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South Korean Scientists Unravel Brain’s Pain Processing Mechanism

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – A team of South Korean researchers has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the brain processes pain, revealing a complex interplay between expectation and actual stimuli. The study, led by Woo Choong-Wan and Yoo Seng-Bum from the Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research of the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), [...]

Scientists Successfully Correct Faulty Gene in Human Embryos

SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A group of South Korean and U.S. scientists successfully corrected a disease-causing mutation in human embryos, a local research institute said Thursday, a groundbreaking discovery that would open up new pathways to treat and prevent genetic diseases. The researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and Oregon Health [...]