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New Gene Editing Technology Enables Selective Destruction of Cancer Cell DNA Using Fewer Targets

This study was published in Cancer Research, the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) on August 1, 2025.

New Gene Editing Technology Enables Selective Destruction of Cancer Cell DNA Using Fewer Targets

Abstract Triggering cancer cell death by inducing DNA damage is the primary aim of radiotherapy; however, normal cells are also damaged. In this study, we showed that delivery of only four synthetic guide RNAs with Cas9 endonuclease efficie... Read More

Sep 17, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Breakthrough Diagnostic Technology Achieves Near 100% Accuracy in Pathogen Identification within Three Hours

The research findings were published in the journal, Biosensors and Bioelectronics on March 1, 2025.

Breakthrough Diagnostic Technology Achieves Near 100% Accuracy in Pathogen Identification within Three Hours

Abstract Fast and accurate identification of pathogenic microbes in patient samples is crucial for the timely treatment of acute infectious diseases such as sepsis. The fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique allows the rapid de... Read More

Mar 14, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Breakthrough in Organ-on-a-Chip Technology Enhances Targeted Drug Delivery

Their findings have been published in ACS NANO on May 22, 2024.

Breakthrough in Organ-on-a-Chip Technology Enhances Targeted Drug Delivery

Abstract Organ-on-a-chip, which recapitulates the dynamics of in vivo vasculature, has emerged as a promising platform for studying organ-specific vascular beds. However, its practical advantages in identifying vascular-targeted drug delive... Read More

Jun 21, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Sheds Light on How Neurons Respond to Aged-related Iron Accumulation

Their findings have been published in the September 2022 issue of Aging Cell.

New Study Sheds Light on How Neurons Respond to Aged-related Iron Accumulation

Abstract Progressive iron accumulation in the substantia nigra in the aged human brain is a major risk factor for Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Heavy metals, such as iron, produce reactive oxygen species an... Read More

Nov 07, 2022 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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The Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2016: What’s Your Pick?

The public voting poll will close on December 12, 2016.

The Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2016: What’s Your Pick?

Every year, the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) singles out a significant development or achievement as the Top 10 Science News of the Year. The nomination standards include contribution to science and technolo... Read More

Nov 30, 2016 By JooHyeon Heo News
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UNIST Unveils the Genomic Mechanism of African Clawed Frogs

Scientists around the world discover how African clawed frogs got extra pair of genes.

UNIST Unveils the Genomic Mechanism of African Clawed Frogs

Scientists from around the world, including South Korea, Japan, and United States have, for the first time, decoded the complex genetic makeup of the well-known laboratory animal Xenopus laevis, also known as the African clawed frog. The di... Read More

Oct 21, 2016 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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