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New Study Unveils How A Natural Compound from Sea Squirts Combats Cancer

Scientists have deciphered how trabectedin outsmarts cancer cells’ DNA repair mechanism, paving the way for tailored treatments.

Their findings have been published in the February 2024 issue of Nature Communications.

New Study Unveils How A Natural Compound from Sea Squirts Combats Cancer

Numerous anti-cancer drugs function by targeting the DNA within cancerous cells, halting their proliferation. Yet, cancer cells occasionally develop mechanisms to repair the damage inflicted by these drugs, diminishing their effectiveness.... Read More

Mar 13, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Researchers Uncover Revolutionary Phenomenon in Liquid Crystals

Their findings have been published in the online version of Nature Communications on February 9, 2024.

UNIST Researchers Uncover Revolutionary Phenomenon in Liquid Crystals

Abstract Swimming in low-Reynolds-number fluids requires the breaking of time-reversal symmetry and centrosymmetry. Microswimmers, often with asymmetric shapes, exhibit nonreciprocal motions or exploit nonequilibrium processes to propel. Th... Read More

Mar 06, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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World’s First Real-Time Wearable Human Emotion Recognition Technology Developed!

The findings of this study have been published online in Nature Communications on January 15, 2024.

World’s First Real-Time Wearable Human Emotion Recognition Technology Developed!

Abstract Human affects such as emotions, moods, feelings are increasingly being considered as key parameter to enhance the interaction of human with diverse machines and systems. However, their intrinsically abstract and ambiguous nature ma... Read More

Jan 31, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Unveiling Molecular Origami: A Breakthrough in Dynamic Materials

The work by Professor Wonyoung Choe and Professor Seung Kyu Min has been appeared in Nature Communications on December 1, 2023.

This pioneering study represents a significant leap forward in the field of dynamic materials, while also hinting at futuristic applications in metamaterials and quantum computing.

Unveiling Molecular Origami: A Breakthrough in Dynamic Materials

Abstract Origami, known as paper folding has become a fascinating research topic recently. Origami-inspired materials often establish mechanical properties that are difficult to achieve in conventional materials. However, the materials base... Read More

Dec 19, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Unveils Revolutionary Neutron-Shielding Film for Radiation Protection

The study findings have been published in the online version of Nat. Commun. on October 31, 2023.

New Study Unveils Revolutionary Neutron-Shielding Film for Radiation Protection

A groundbreaking advancement in neutron shielding, a critical aspect of radiation protection, has been achieved. This breakthrough is poised to revolutionize the neutron shielding industry by offering a cost-effective solution applicable to... Read More

Nov 15, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Fabrication of p-Type 2D Single-Crystalline Transistor Arrays with Fermi-Level-Tuned Van Der Waals Semimetal Electrodes

The study findings have been published ahead of their official publication in the online version of Nat. Commun. on August 7, 2023.

Fabrication of p-Type 2D Single-Crystalline Transistor Arrays with Fermi-Level-Tuned Van Der Waals Semimetal Electrodes

Abstract High-performance p-type two-dimensional (2D) transistors are fundamental for 2D nanoelectronics. However, the lack of a reliable method for creating high-quality, large-scale p-type 2D semiconductors and a suitable metallization pr... Read More

Aug 25, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Researchers Develop Revolutionary Stretchable and Self-Healing Polymer with High Ionic Thermoelectric Efficiency

The study findings have been published in Nature Communications on June 5, 2023.

Researchers Develop Revolutionary Stretchable and Self-Healing Polymer with High Ionic Thermoelectric Efficiency

A team of researchers, led by Professor Sung-Yeon Jang at UNIST’s School of Energy and Chemical Engineering has achieved a significant breakthrough with the development of a groundbreaking stretchable and self-healing polymer. This in... Read More

Jul 10, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Achieving Volatile Potassium Promoted Ammonia Synthesis via Mechanochemistry

Their findings have been published in the April 2023 issue of Nature Communications

Achieving Volatile Potassium Promoted Ammonia Synthesis via Mechanochemistry

Abstract Potassium oxide (K2O) is used as a promotor in industrial ammonia synthesis, although metallic potassium (K) is better in theory. The reason K2O is used is because metallic K, which volatilizes around 400 °C, separates from the cat... Read More

Apr 30, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Benchmarking Integration of Single-cell Differential Expression

Their findings have been published in the March 2023 issue of Nature Communications.

Benchmarking Integration of Single-cell Differential Expression

Abstract Integration of single-cell RNA sequencing data between different samples has been a major challenge for analyzing cell populations. However, strategies to integrate differential expression analysis of single-cell data remain underi... Read More

Apr 14, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Atomic Transistors Based on Seamless Lateral Metal-semiconductor Junctions with Sub-1-nm Transfer Length

Their findings have been published in the August 2022 issue of Nature Communications.

Atomic Transistors Based on Seamless Lateral Metal-semiconductor Junctions with Sub-1-nm Transfer Length

Abstract The edge-to-edge connected metal-semiconductor junction (MSJ) for two-dimensional (2D) transistors has the potential to reduce the contact length while improving the performance of the devices. However, typical 2D materials are the... Read More

Oct 28, 2022 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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