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From COVID-19 to Alcoholic Liver Disease: UNIST Spearheads Development of ZBP1 Inhibitors

Professor SangJoon Lee's team has been selected by the KDDF for their research on developing therapeutics for alcoholic liver disease treatment.

From COVID-19 to Alcoholic Liver Disease: UNIST Spearheads Development of ZBP1 Inhibitors

As Z-DNA binding protein 1 (ZBP1) has emerged as a promising target for simultaneously targeting infectious and inflammatory diseases, UNIST has been consecutively selected for national research and development projects to accelerate the de... Read More

Jun 26, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo People
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New Genetic Factor Identified in Worsening of MASLD, with FDA-Approved Vitamin B3 as the Most Effective Therapeutic Agent

Their findings were published online in the prestigious biomedical journal, Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental on April 12, 2025.

New Genetic Factor Identified in Worsening of MASLD, with FDA-Approved Vitamin B3 as the Most Effective Therapeutic Agent

Abstract The molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remain largely unclear; however, emerging evidence suggests that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in modulating transcripti... Read More

May 16, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST and IMB Mainz Join Forces for Innovative Cancer Drug Development

On February 10, the two institutions signed a collaborative agreement for cancer drug development at IMB Mainz, Germany.

UNIST and IMB Mainz Join Forces for Innovative Cancer Drug Development

UNIST announced that it has partnered with the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, to advance the development of innovative cancer therapies. On February 10, the two institutions signed a collaborative agreement for canc... Read More

Mar 17, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo News
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[Brain Awareness Week 2025] UNIST to Host Public Lecture on Brain Sciences

The Brain Awareness Week 2025 will take place in Room U110 of Building 108 on March 14, 2025.

[Brain Awareness Week 2025] UNIST to Host Public Lecture on Brain Sciences

UNIST Department of Biomedical Engineering is continuing its mission to share knowledge and enhance public understanding of brain sciences with the public this year. This special lecture series, organized to coincide with Brain Awareness We... Read More

Mar 13, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo News
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New Study Unveils Innovative Protein Hydrogel for Targeted Drug Delivery

Their findings were published online in the January 2025 issue of the Journal of Controlled Release.

New Study Unveils Innovative Protein Hydrogel for Targeted Drug Delivery

Abstract Proteins, inherently biocompatible and biodegradable, face a challenge in forming stable hydrogels without external chemical crosslinkers. Here, we construct a ring-shaped trimeric SpyTag-fused Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Pr... Read More

Jan 26, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Biotechnology Researchers Advance Global Collaborative Research with World-Class Institutions

Professor Jayil Lee and Professor Yoon-Kyoung Cho have been selected for project to develop a global joint research center in advanced biotechnology.

UNIST Biotechnology Researchers Advance Global Collaborative Research with World-Class Institutions

UNIST biomedical engineering researchers are fostering global collaborative research with world-class research institutes. The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has recently selected two faculty members at UNIST for the project aimed at de... Read More

Nov 05, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo People
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New Study Reveals Nanoparticle Technology for the Selective Destruction of Leukemia Cancer Cells

Their findings have been published in the online version of Nano Today on September 4, 2024.

New Study Reveals Nanoparticle Technology for the Selective Destruction of Leukemia Cancer Cells

Abstract Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a rapidly proliferating blood cancer, necessitating treatments that specifically target and swiftly eradicate it. In this study, we develop an AML-specific, apoptotic cell death-inducing protein nano... Read More

Oct 15, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Discovery of Key Gene Offers New Hope in Treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

The findings of this research have been published in the online version of Leukemia on July 30, 2024.

Discovery of Key Gene Offers New Hope in Treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Abstract Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), caused by BCR::ABL1 fusion gene, is known to regulate disease progression by altering the expression of genes. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these changes are largely unknown. In this... Read More

Sep 20, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Reveals Dopamine Analogue CA140 Mitigates Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

The findings of this research have been published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation on August 11, 2024.

New Study Reveals Dopamine Analogue CA140 Mitigates Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Abstract We recently reported that the dopamine (DA) analogue CA140 modulates neuroinflammatory responses in lipopolysaccharide-injected wild-type (WT) mice and in 3-month-old 5xFAD mice, a model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However,... Read More

Aug 16, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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[Short News] Recent News and Events at UNIST

UNIST College of Information and Biotechnology Signs Cooperation MoU with Yonsei University College of Nursing

UNIST Department of Biological Sciences Signs Cooperation MoU with KMEDIhub New Drug Development Center

[Short News] Recent News and Events at UNIST

《Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: UNIST has attracted considerable public attention recently, as its name was mentioned in the media. Here is a brief summary of recent news and events at UNIST.》 ■ UNIST College of Information and Biotechnology... Read More

Jun 17, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo News
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