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Temporally Distinct 3D Multi-Omic Dynamics in the Developing Human Brain

Temporally Distinct 3D Multi-Omic Dynamics in the Developing Human Brain

Prof. Dong-Sung Lee

Professor Dongsung Lee from the College of Medicine at SNU, in collaboration with researchers at UCLA and UCSF, has published a paper in Nature, being the first in the world to study epigenomic changes, including the three-dimensional genome structure and DNA methylation, during human brain development from the fetal stage to adulthood at the single-cell level, using the single-nucleus methyl-3C technology they developed.

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Ice front retreat reconfigures meltwater-driven gyres modulating ocean heat delivery to an Antarctic ice shelf

Ice front retreat reconfigures meltwater-driven gyres modulating ocean heat delivery to an Antarctic ice shelf

Prof. SungHyun Nam

The joint research team led by Professor Nam Seong-hyeon of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences published the world's first research result on the self-defense mechanism of the Antarctic ice shelf in the academic journal Nature Communications.

Multiferroic enabled magnetic-exciton in 2D qunatum entangled van der Waals antiferromagnet NiI2

Multiferroic enabled magnetic-exciton in 2D qunatum entangled van der Waals antiferromagnet NiI2

Prof. Je-Geun Park

Professor Je-geun Park's research team at the Department of Physics and Astronomy announced that they had discovered quantum entanglement in a new two-dimensional material with magnetism.

Genome structure and diversity among Cynanchum wilfordii accessions

Genome structure and diversity among Cynanchum wilfordii accessions

Prof. Tae-Jin Yang

Professor Yang Tae-jin's team in the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources is conducting research on the genomic structure characteristics and genetic diversity of Baeksuo grown in Korea.

Light-Triggered In Situ Biosynthesis of Artificial Melanin for Skin Protection

Light-Triggered In Situ Biosynthesis of Artificial Melanin for Skin Protection

Prof. Byung-Gee Kim

The research team of Professor Kim Byung-gi and Hwang Seok-yeon in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering announced that they have developed a biomimetic system that protects skin tissues and cells from UV rays by making artificial melanosomes.

The Discovery of Genetic Factors Surrounding the Physiological Disorder of Root Plants

The Discovery of Genetic Factors Surrounding the Physiological Disorder of Root Plants

Prof. Ji-Young Lee

The research team of Professor Lee, Ji-Young in the Department of Biological Sciences announced that they have found that the pithiness in radish taproots is facilitated by NAC013, which is a transcription factor activated in environments that cause the increase of reactive oxygen.

The First Implementation of Floquet Engineering in Magnetic Materials

The First Implementation of Floquet Engineering in Magnetic Materials

Prof. Je-Geun Park

The joint research team of Professor Park, Je-Geun in the Department of Physics & Astronomy announced that they have succeeded in implementing the Floquet engineering technology in the magnetic van der Waals material MnPS3.

The Technology that Remotely Detects Objects with Eyes Closed

The Technology that Remotely Detects Objects with Eyes Closed

Prof. Jeong-yun Sun & Prof. Ho-young Kim

The research team of Professor Jeong-Yun Sun and Professor Ho-Young Kim in the College of Engineering announced that they have developed the technology that remotely detects the location and motions of objects nearby by mimicking ray’s ability to detect electric field.

NIRVP: A robust structural proxy for sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthesis across scales

NIRVP: A robust structural proxy for sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthesis across scales

Prof. Youngryel Ryu

Professor Youngryel Ryu of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Rural Systems Engineering developed a technology that conveniently and accurately detects photosyntheis on ground by using remote sensing.

Transparent Air Filters with Active Thermal Sterilization

Transparent Air Filters with Active Thermal Sterilization

Prof. Seung Hwan Ko

Professor Seung Hwan Ko's research team in the Department of Mechanical Engineering announced that they developed a "transparent copper nanowire" which collects and sterilizes fine dust and pathogens.

Deep reinforcement learning-designed radiofrequency waveform in MRI

Deep reinforcement learning-designed radiofrequency waveform in MRI

Prof. Jongho Lee

Professor Jongho Lee's research team in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering announced that they developed a technology that enables artificial intelligence to design the electromagnetic waves used in MRI by itself.

CTRP3 exacerbates tendinopathy by dysregulating tendon stem cell differentiation and altering extracellular matrix composition

CTRP3 exacerbates tendinopathy by dysregulating tendon stem cell differentiation and altering extracellular matrix composition

Prof. Jinhong Kim

Professor Jinhong Kim's research team in the Department of Biological Sciences presented a new treatment for rotator cuff syndrome, a rupture of the tendon surrounding the shoulder, which is a main cause of shoulder pain.

Host immunomodulatory lipids created by symbionts from dietary amino acids

Host immunomodulatory lipids created by symbionts from dietary amino acids

Prof. Seung Bum Park

Professor Seungbeom Park's research team in the Department of Chemistry found out and analyzed the action mechanism of BfaGC, a immunoregulatory factor made by the Bacteroides fragilis which is a species of symbiotic microorganism found in the human intestines.