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Daily Update   View this email in your browser Press Releases  Announcements  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Stolen chloroplasts maintained by host-made proteins offer clues to plant cell origins By Osaka Metropolitan University A single-celled predator maintains stolen chloroplasts with its own proteins, linking the host cell and stolen organelles at the molecular level. This process, now supported by biochemical evidence, may offer clues to early steps in the evolution of plant cells. Aromatase in adipose tissue exerts an osteoprotective function in male mice via phosphate regulation By Ehime University The possible existence of a new phosphate regulatory mechanism through estrogens biosynthesized by aromatase in adipose tissue Belt-like VO2(B) Single Crystals Unlock High-sensitivity Gas Detection at Room Temperature By Tohoku University Metal oxide semiconductor gas sensors can detect harmful pollutants in the air, but they only operate at extremely high temperatures. A new material design guideline using vanadium oxide may help us overcome this challenge. Soy isoflavone prodrugs target mechanosensitive CB1 receptor to protect blood vessels from atherosclerosis By National Taiwan University A research team at National Taiwan University found that abnormal blood flow activates CB1 receptors in endothelial cells, promoting vascular inflammation and dysfunction. Soy-derived isoflavone prodrugs that inhibit CB1 may help protect blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis. Nanoparticles enable large-scale production of advanced cell therapies By Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University A new method that uses nanoparticles could help overcome a manufacturing challenge that has slowed the development of advanced cell-based treatments Revealing the Origin of Polarity Inversion in Polymer Semiconductors By Sungkyunkwan University A research team led by Prof. Boseok Kang at Sungkyunkwan University has uncovered the origin of polarity inversion—a long-standing phenomenon in polymer semiconductors that occurs only in certain materials—attracting significant attention. No more concerns about side effects! DGIST develops the world's first next-generation hair loss therapeutic agent safe for both men and women By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Designed a novel peptide (MLPH) using computational modeling to extract only the active region that promotes hair growth - Overcomes the limitations of existing drugs, such as hormone-related side effects or skin irritation and gender limitations - Published in the internationally renowned pharm DGIST Hosted ESG Management Declaration Ceremony … "Leaping Forward as a Science and Technology Institution Ushering a Sustainable Future" By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Set forth the vision of "ushering a sustainable future through creativity and inclusion" Ultrasonic Welding Creates Lithium-Garnet Interface in Seconds By Tohoku University Move over lithium-ion batteries – researchers found a creative way to combine materials (lithium metal and a ceramic surface) that may prove to be better for energy storage used in electric vehicles and portable electronics. The truth of timekeeping lies within: key developments in understanding circadian rhythms By The University of Osaka Researchers from The University of Osaka studying simple cyanobacteria found that one protein keeps their internal clock ticking reliably, even outside a living cell. Electric Current Stabilizes Spins at Unstable Points, Opening a Path to New Computing By Tohoku University Researchers have discovered a new way to control magnetic "spin" using electric current, enabling states that were previously considered unstable. This breakthrough could move computing beyond simple binary systems by harnessing continuously fluctuating signals. New design guidelines for atom-thin oxide transistors enable reliable 3D chip integration By National Taiwan University Researchers at National Taiwan University developed a unified model that explains how thickness, defects, interface quality, and roughness together control the behavior of ultrathin oxide transistors. 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