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KAIST Scientists Develop Ultra-Sensitive Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes

KAIST Scientists Develop Ultra-Sensitive Camera Inspired by Insect Eyes

DAEJEON, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed an innovative camera system that achieves both high-speed imaging and exceptional sensitivity by mimicking the compound eyes of insects, the university announced on January 16.  Led by Jeong Ki-hun from the Department of Bio [...]

Korean Study Shows How Carbohydrate Sources Impact Dog Food Digestibility and Nutrition

Korean Study Shows How Carbohydrate Sources Impact Dog Food Digestibility and Nutrition

JEONJU, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Rural Development Administration (RDA) of South Korea announced on January 6 that new research has revealed varying absorption rates of carbohydrates in dog food depending on ingredients such as corn, rice, brown rice, and barley. RDA researchers analyzed digestibility by feeding dogs experimental food formulated with carbohydrate content similar [...]

Study Links Indoor Mold Toxins to Pet Dermatitis

Study Links Indoor Mold Toxins to Pet Dermatitis

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A groundbreaking study by South Korean researchers has revealed that indoor mold toxins can trigger and exacerbate atopic dermatitis not only in humans but also in companion animals, the National Research Foundation of Korea announced on December 26.  The research team, led by professor Kim Ha-jung from Chonnam National University’s [...]

Study Reveals Common Brain Processing Patterns Across Mammals, Offering New Insights Into Neural Networks

Study Reveals Common Brain Processing Patterns Across Mammals, Offering New Insights Into Neural Networks

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint Korean-American research team has uncovered key patterns in how mammalian brains process neural activity, providing new insights into the structure of neural networks. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on December 24 that researchers led by professors Paik Se-bum and Jung Min Whan, in [...]

Study Finds Lithium Shows Promise in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Finds Lithium Shows Promise in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists have discovered that lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries, could be effective in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to new research announced on December 23. A team led by Kim Eunjoon at the Institute for Basic Science’s (IBS) Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions has uncovered how [...]

KAIST Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Revert Colon Cancer Cells to Normal State

KAIST Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Revert Colon Cancer Cells to Normal State

DAEJEON, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant advance for cancer treatment, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a novel technique that transforms colon cancer cells into normal-like cells without destroying them, the institute announced on December 22.  The research team, led by professor Cho Kwang-hyun from the [...]

KAIST Scientists Develop Novel mRNA Treatment That Mimics Cancer Cell Therapy

KAIST Scientists Develop Novel mRNA Treatment That Mimics Cancer Cell Therapy

DAEJEON, Dec. 12  (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed a new messenger RNA (mRNA) treatment that can replicate the effects of cancer cell therapy within the body, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on December 11.  Led by Professor Park Ji-ho from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, the [...]

S. Korea Completes Production of Core Vacuum Vessel Sectors for Int’l Nuclear Fusion Research Project

S. Korea Completes Production of Core Vacuum Vessel Sectors for Int’l Nuclear Fusion Research Project

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has completed the production of vacuum vessel sectors for the international thermonuclear experimental reactor (ITER) project, aimed at achieving fusion power production at power plant scale, the science ministry said Friday. The country has completed building four vacuum vessels for the ITER, the world’s largest tokamak to [...]

Korean Scientists Create Super-Adhesive Skin Patch Inspired by Barnacles and Armadillos

Korean Scientists Create Super-Adhesive Skin Patch Inspired by Barnacles and Armadillos

ULSAN, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed a revolutionary skin patch that maintains strong adhesion during vigorous physical movement while being easily removable without irritation, potentially changing the future of wearable medical devices.  The breakthrough, announced on November 18 by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), comes from a [...]