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Scientists find new method to combat cancer growth

Jun 20, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists said Tuesday they have discovered a novel way to get the human body to attack terminal and metastatic cancer growths, opening up new treatment opportunities for patients. All humans have a subset of immune cells called natural killer cells that have the ability to select and attack tumor growths. However, such NK cells do not properly function in terminal and m...
Korea, China, Japan to conduct joint research on quake risks

Jun 20, 2017

JEJU -- Geological experts from South Korea, China and Japan agreed Tuesday to conduct joint research on major faults of the counties to better estimate earthquake risks. The agreement came during a meeting of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, the Geological Survey of Japan and the China Geological Survey on South Korea's largest island of Jeju. The Trilateral GeoSummit m...
Scientists develop new drug treatment for cancer

Jun 15, 2017

A group of South Korean medical researchers developed a new type of anti-cancer immune material derived from a plant, the science ministry said Thursday, opening up new treatment opportunities for patients. The team, led by Lee Chang-hwan of Ulsan University, developed the new substance made from the plant named rehmannia that can selectively destroy tumor cells, the Ministry of Science, ICT and...
Scientists develop adhesive patch inspired by octopuses

Jun 15, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists have developed an adhesive patch inspired by protuberances in the suction cups of octopuses, the ICT ministry said Thursday, a finding that can have various electronic and medical applications. The team led by Bang Chang-hyun at Sungkyunkwan University developed the world's first patch that can be attached and detached up to 1,000 times without the need for any...
Scientists develop new 3D printing technology

Jun 12, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists have developed a new technology to print three-dimensional nano-sized electronic tubes, the state-run institute said Monday, a finding that may contribute to the development of wearable technologies such as bendable electronic devices. The team, led by Seol Seung-kwon at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, developed the printing technology using a n...
Scientists develop new method to produce TPA

Jun 4, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists have developed a new eco-friendly method to chemically produce terephthalic acid, which is largely used for polyethylene terephthalate, the science ministry said Sunday, a development that could be a boon in the mass production of next-generation industrial plastic. TPA is a large-volume commodity chemical used principally as a monomer precursor in the manufact...
Scientists develop 3D brain neural structure

May 31, 2017

GWANGJU -- A group of South Korean scientists successfully created an artificial brain-like three-dimensional neural structure, a local university said Wednesday, a finding that may contribute to studies in various brain diseases including Alzheimer's. The team led by Yoon Myung-han at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in collaboration with a research team from Seoul National Unive...
South Korea raises cybersecurity alert against WannaCry attack

May 14, 2017

South Korea raised its cybersecurity alert on Sunday amid growing concerns about the WannaCry ransomware cyberattack that has spread across the world. The Korea Internet & Security Agency said four companies have reported to the state computer security agency that they were affected by the malicious software over the weekend. Seven companies have consulted with it for two days and four of them ...
Scientists develop multiple-colored solar cell

May 11, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists developed a solar cell that can take on multiple colors, the state-run science laboratory said Thursday, a discovery that could be used for power-generating windows. The team led by Min Byoung-koun developed the solar cell called CIGS that gives off color, which provides a useful aesthetic value, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology said. (Korea Insti...
Korean, Japanese institutes to tie up for research on freshwater life

Apr 20, 2017

A South Korean research institute on freshwater organisms and biodiversity conservation said Thursday it will sign a business pact with Japan's Lake Biwa Museum this week to push ahead with joint research, education and exhibitions on freshwater animals and plants. The state-run Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources will tie up with the Japanese research center on Friday when of...
Study on lactic acid bacteria from kimchi sheds light on treatment of atopic dermatitis

Apr 12, 2017

Researchers said Wednesday they have found that lactic acid bacteria in kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, is potentially effective in treating atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The team, led by Choi Hak-jong, a senior researcher at the government-funded World Institute of Kimchi, said it has confirmed that the bacteria, known as "Weissella cibaria WIKIM...
Scientists develop artificial skin with sensitivity

Apr 4, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists has developed an artificial skin with sensitivity, the science ministry said Tuesday, a development that could be a boon to a variety of robots and products in numerous fields. The team lead by Kim Do-hwan at Soongsil University and Jung Hee-tae at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology co-developed the stretchable yet ultrasensitive artificial skin...
Scientists develop new drug treatment for brain cancer

Mar 28, 2017

A group of South Korean medial scientists has developed a new type of non-surgical procedure to deliver drugs to tumors in the brain, the science ministry said Tuesday, opening up new treatment opportunities for patients. Drug delivery to brain tumors has been considered challenging because of the presence of the blood-brain barrier that is in place to protect the critical human organ from non-n...
Scientists develop anti-counterfeit film

Mar 27, 2017

A state-funded chemical institute said Monday that it has developed a new anti-counterfeit film that changes color when it comes in contact with a person's breath, a finding that can be applied to various products like cigarettes and cosmetics. The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology said it has successfully developed a transparent film which shows different colors such as blue and r...
Scientists develop thermoelectric graphene

Mar 27, 2017

A group of South Korean scientists has developed a graphene with enhanced thermoelectric capabilities, a state-run science laboratory said Monday, a discovery that could be used for wearable technologies such as bendable electronic devices. Graphene is an atomically thin two-dimensional allotrope of carbon materials in which one atom forms each vertex. It is about 200 times stronger than the str...