Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) is a national university located in Ulsan, South Korea. It is aimed at University of Science and Technology Specialization of top 20 in the world by 2020, the world 10 by 2030 in order to achieve the vision 'contribute to the lives of people the world leading University of Science and Technology'.

Address
Ulsan, South Korea
Website
http://www.unist.ac.kr/index.sko
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulsan_National_Institute_of_Science_and_Technology

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Diabetes

Novel ways to measure glucose levels without drawing blood

A recent study affiliated with UNIST has reported a new route for measuring blood sugar levels (BGLs) without drawing blood. This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for testing blood glucose levels, using electromagnetic ...

Diabetes

New hope for a type 2 diabetes cure

The cancer treatment drug Imatinib, otherwise known as Gleevec is approved to treat various forms of cancer, mostly notably chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). However, researchers have stumbled onto another possible use for ...

Neuroscience

Breakthrough study reveals likely cause of neurological disorders

A team of researchers affiliated with UNIST has discovered a key protein that serves as the basic element for the development of intracellular structure of nerve cells. This protein, known as PLCĪ³1, is particularly important ...

Medical research

Removal of aging cells could extend human life

A recent study, led by an international team of researchers confirms that targeted removal of senescent cells (SnCs), accumulated in many vertebrate tissues as we age, contribute significantly in delaying the onset of age-related ...

Health

New study reveals the science behind springtime lethargy

The quality and restfulness of your sleep are heavily influenced by environmental conditions, such as noise, light, humidity, and nutrient intakes. Besides, the temperature of our surrounding environment is another important ...

Genetics

The gene responsible for cognitive defects in Down syndrome

Learning and memory impairments in a Down syndrome mouse model were reversed by correcting expression of a gene that influences the generation of new neurons in the brain. The finding could pave the way to treat the cognitive ...

Oncology & Cancer

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

An international team of researchers has identified a novel route that regulates the signaling pathways induced by extracellular matrix (ECM). This may serve as a new diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in the fight ...

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