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“Smart Contact Lens Sensor” for Diabetic and Glaucoma Diagnosis

UNIST researchers develop digital contact lenses that has the potential to transform diabetes care.

“Smart Contact Lens Sensor” for Diabetic and Glaucoma Diagnosis

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has proposed the possibility of in situ human health monitoring simply by wearing a contact lens with built-in wireless smart sensors. This study has been jointly conducted by Professor Jang-Ung Park of... Read More

Apr 28, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Removal of Aging Cells Could Extend Human Life

A new study, affiliated with UNIST confirms that targeting SnCs could treat age-related degenerative joint disease.

Their findings appeared in the world renowned medical journal, Nature Medicine (IF: 30.357).

Removal of Aging Cells Could Extend Human Life

A recent study, led by an international team of researchers confirms that targeted removal of senescent cells (SnCs), accumulated in many vertebrate tissues as we age, contribute significantly in delaying the onset of age-related pathologie... Read More

Apr 27, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Treating ALS with Biological Clock-motivated Genes

UNIST researchers explore potential treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease.

Treating ALS with Biological Clock-motivated Genes

‘Ataxin-2’, a degenerative brain disease gene, also acts as a ‘biological clock gene’ that controls biological rhythms. Recently, UNIST researchers have been attracting attention by uncovering a new bio-clock gene th... Read More

Apr 27, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Commercialization of Aligned AgNW-based Transparent Electrodes

Their research findings appeared in the April issue of the journal, ACS Nano.

Commercialization of Aligned AgNW-based Transparent Electrodes

A recent study, led by an international team of researchers has introduced a new technique for controlling the alignment of flexible, transparent silver nanowires. This study has been led by Professor Hyunhyub Ko of Energy and Chemical Engi... Read More

Apr 21, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Self-Sustained Multi-Sensor Platform for Environmental Monitoring

Their research findings appeared in the March issue of the prestigious journal, Nano Energy.

New Self-Sustained Multi-Sensor Platform for Environmental Monitoring

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has engineered a self-sustaining sensor platform to continuously monitor the surrounding environment without having an external power source. This research has been led by the team of Professor Jaehyouk... Read More

Apr 19, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Understanding the Correct Architectures of IMM Proteins

UNIST Hyun-Woo Rhee and UNIST-SNU collaboration team, published the paper in JACS-

Understanding the Correct Architectures of IMM Proteins

Membrane proteins make up approximately a quarter of all gene products and are the targets of over 50% of all modern pharmaceutical drugs. The inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM) proteome plays a central role in maintaining mitochondrial phy... Read More

Apr 12, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Discovery of New Protein, Regulated by Cellular Starvation

Distinguished Professor Kyungjae Myung's research team discovers an unexpected function of SHPRH.

Research Sheds Light on Mechanisms Underlying Aging

Discovery of New Protein, Regulated by Cellular Starvation

DNA repair proteins, in addition to their roles in DNA damage response and repair, have been found to contribute to the reduction of protein production by restricting the ribosomal DNA (rRNA) transcription. This discovery could lead to the... Read More

Apr 11, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Breakthrough In Battery Charging Technology

UNIST researchers introduce new battery charging technology that uses light to charge batteries.

New Breakthrough In Battery Charging Technology

A team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has developed a single-unit, photo-rechargeable portable power source based on high-efficiency silicon solar cells and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This newly-developed power source is designed... Read More

Apr 10, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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A Novel Method for the fabrication of Active-Matrix 3D Pressure Sensors

The work by Professor Jang-Ung Park has been published in the recent issue of Nature Communications.

His research team developed a transistor-type active-matrix pressure sensor using foldable substrate and air-dielectric layer.

A Novel Method for the fabrication of Active-Matrix 3D Pressure Sensors

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has created a three-dimensional, tactile sensor that could detect wide pressure ranges from human body weight to a finger touch. This new sensor with transparent features is capable of generating an ele... Read More

Apr 03, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Next Generation Perovskite Solar Cells with New World-Record Performance

The work by Distinguished Professor Sang-Il Seok has been published in the March issue of the prestigious journal Science.

The study finds key to produce perovskite solar cells that display both high efficiency (21.2%) and long-term stability (1,000 hours of light exposure).

Next Generation Perovskite Solar Cells with New World-Record Performance

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has presented a new cost-efficient way to produce inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) which sets a new world-record efficiency performance, in particular photostability. The research... Read More

Mar 31, 2017 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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