daegu gyeongbuk institute of science and technology
Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Hydrocarbon Fuels
Scientists in South Korea have developed photocatalysts that allow carbon dioxide to be converted into usable fuel using just sunlight.
Analyzing Living Tissue With Mass Spectrometry
Scientists in South Korea have developed a mass spectrometry imaging system to analyze living biological samples at micrometer-level resolution.
Owl Eyes Inspire Brighter Light Displays
Inspired by the retroreflective characteristics of the eyes of nocturnal animals, researchers have created a brighter flexible electroluminescent film.
Licorice Extract Could Treat Parkinson’s Disease
By performing a screen of natural compounds, researchers in South Korea have identified licorice extract as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Nanotech Acupuncture Needles For Cancer Treatment
Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated that acupuncture needles with microscopic holes can reduce tumor size in rats.
Sniffing Out Why Alzheimer’s Patients Lose Their Sense Of Smell
The loss of smell is indicative of early stage Alzheimer’s disease, and Korean researchers now understand how this happens.
How Toxic Proteins Mess With Your Brain
The buildup of mutant proteins with too many glutamine residues causes disease by disrupting the number of Golgi in the dendrites of brain cells.
‘Breathing’ Skyrmions Could Be Used Beyond Memory Devices
The first ever observation of skyrmion ‘breathing’ paves the way for ultra-fast communications of the future.
How Moderate Stress Could Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have identified a drug candidate that can prevent the death of dopaminergic neurons, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.
