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Members of the Bio Network Analysis Laboratory led by Professor Yoosik Kim and PhD candidate Yongsuk Ku of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have recently identified the genetic reasons behind the historically questionable effectiveness of the drug decitabine. Also known by its
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Justin Jae Young Kim Junior Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:33
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Professor Sang Yup Lee from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and his colleagues have developed a bacteria that is able to produce carminic acid, a natural red colorant, using metabolic engineering and computer-simulated enzymes. The bacteria strain is modified from Escherichia
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:31
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A new research by Professor Greg Seong-Bae Suh from the Department of Biological Sciences discovered the gene that is responsible for protein craving during protein deficiency. It is widely known that a diet low in protein will trigger a protein craving feeling that makes the body react more strongl
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.06.28 23:31
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On April 27, KAIST signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s National Training Academy (NTA) during a virtual signing ceremony. The MoU lays a foundation for establishing KAIST Egypt, an educational institution modeled after KAIST, and includes conducting a preliminary feasibility stud
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Assem Dikhayeva Head of News Division
2021.05.22 17:36
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On April 8, KAIST signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Yozma Group, an Israeli venture capital firm, to support KAIST-based startups and facilitate entrepreneurial culture on campus. Under the MoU, Yozma Group will implement startup acceleration programs and invest in businesses launc
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Assem Dikhayeva Head of News Division
2021.05.22 17:36
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A research team led by Professor Yousung Jung from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering elucidated the mechanism by which single-substance catalysts with complex surface morphology act in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The research was carried out in collaboration with Pro
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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President Kwang Hyung Lee has gradually begun to realize his vision for KAIST, following his proposal of the new “QAIST” strategy since his inauguration. Alongside this, his efforts to communicate actively with the KAIST community have become more evident. The first “First Tuesday Talk” (FTT) was he
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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A research team led by Professor Yeu Chun Kim and PhD student Seong Dong Jeong from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has yielded a new promising polypeptide that significantly regresses metastasis and induces an antitumor immune response. The research was conducted in collabor
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Jeonghun Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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As of May 18, a total of 22 COVID-19 cases have been identified at KAIST. On May 4, the 19th confirmed case was reported — the first case in 20 days since the preceding case. Three days later, on May 7, the 20th case was reported on the main campus. An additional case was reported the following day;
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.05.22 17:36
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Starting from the upcoming summer break, the Company-University Cooperation (CUop) will no longer accept international students. The CUop program is an internship program that aims to provide work and research opportunities for undergraduate students to utilize their knowledge, and to give a chance
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.05.22 17:36
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On May 14, the World Food Festival organized by KAIST International Students Association (KISA) was held in front of the Main Library (E11). The event is held annually to promote and share the diverse culture of the international society in KAIST, but this year it was more meaningful in that it was
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.05.22 17:36
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On April 30, recognizing the need to address the fatigue following midterm week, KISA and ISSS organized a mental health event for KAIST students. Called “Table Talk 1.0”, the event aimed to alleviate stress and burnout of KAIST students. The event was also open to faculty and family members of KAIS
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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A KAIST research team led by Professor Min-Soo Kim developed a new way to process massive graphs with upward of a trillion edges without having to store the whole graph in the main memory. This method allows even single computers with limited memory to process graphs on a massive scale.Graphs are a
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.05.22 17:36
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On April 1, the KAIST Task Force (TF) announced that another COVID-19-positive patient has been confirmed, marking the 8th case in KAIST. The Yuseong Health Center identified six close contacts, two of them testing positive on April 2. On the same day, two other people tested positive, one person id
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Jaymee Palma Editor-in-Chief
2021.04.28 18:25
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A research team led by Professor Seungbum Hong from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering developed a new kind of ceramic piezoelectric material that is three times more deformable. To achieve this, the research team arranged zinc oxide into a hollow nanostructure using proximity field
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Tung Nghiem Xuan Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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From March 24, the operation of speed gates in all dormitories began. The installation of speed gates in all dorms took place during the winter semester. Previously, students only needed to pass the main door to enter or exit dorms, which could be opened with student ID cards when entering and did n
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.04.26 01:24
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On March 26, KAIST announced via email and KAIST Portal that, after careful consideration, the school has decided not to implement rapid PCR testing for school members. Recently, there have been reports of several universities considering rapid PCR testing for their students in order to resume fully
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Jisun Lee Assistant Editor
2021.04.26 01:24
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On March 29, a new messenger service, Dooray, officially opened for use by students and staff. This new service is a part of the new mail system and collaboration service launched on April 12. The transfer of the account and mail data took place from April 11 to 12, and services including Outlook an
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Jaehyeon Lee Junior Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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The “Strawberry Party” has been a spring tradition at KAIST since 1995, held annually in the first weeks of April. Students gather around the campus for picnics by friendship group, club, major, lab, and more to share strawberries and enjoy the warm spring weather with cherry blossoms in full bloom.
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24
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With the prolonged COVID-19 situation, masks have become indispensable. As the search for better quality mask filters continues, polymer micro and nanofiber webs have emerged as a prospective material. Whereas the currently prevalent filters are difficult to breathe in due to their thickness and los
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Hae-Rim Kim Staff Reporter
2021.04.26 01:24