National Research Foundation of Korea Archives

Cadmium Linked to Slower Walking Pace

DAEJEON, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Cadmium, one of the key substances in fine dust particles, can slow down an individual’s walking pace, a new study has claimed. A research team led by professor Choi Yun-hyeong at Gachon University discovered that exposure to cadmium, which is often found in fine dust and cigarettes, can have a [...]

South Korean Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Paper Micro-Fluid Chip

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean research team has developed environment-friendly paper micro-fluid chips that could replace silicon chips in the medical and environmental fields, the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) said on Wednesday. The research team led by professor Hyun Jin-ho at Seoul National University was able to successfully develop [...]