Researchers have uncovered a clue to why immune checkpoint inhibitors—cancer therapies that release the immune “brakes” exploited by tumors to evade attack—show limited efficacy in some brain tumors. A KAIST research team found that B cell and antibody responses initiated in tumor-draining lymph nodes, rather than T cells alone, are critical to the antitumor effects of anti-CTLA-4 therapy, opening a new avenue for treating intractable brain tumors. KAIST (President
2026-07-20KAIST announced on June 11th that the Global Center for Development and Strategy (G-CODEs) hosted the "Forum on Global Cooperation in Science and Technology: Beyond Crisis, Toward Sustainable Cooperation" at the KAIST Academic Cultural Complex on June 10th. This forum was organized to review South Korea's international cooperation strategies and execution capabilities under a rapidly changing environment for international cooperation in science and technology, driven by intensifying competiti
2026-06-11< (Back row from left) Prof. Yoon Ki Kim, Prof. Seung-Jae V. Lee, and Gwangrog Lee; (Front row from left) Dr. Sung Ho Boo, Sieun S. Kim, Seokjin Ham, and (top) Donghun Lee > Cells in our bodies produce RNA based on genetic information stored in DNA, and RNA serves as a blueprint for making proteins. Researchers at our university have discovered a new phenomenon: removing 'circular RNA' that accumulates in cells as we age can slow down aging and extend lifespan. This study provides cru
2026-03-18<(From left) Professor Sang Wan Lee, Myoung Hoon Ha, and Dr. Yoondo Sung> Artificial intelligence now plays Go, paints pictures, and even converses like a human. However, there remains a decisive difference: AI requires far more electricity than the human brain to operate. Scientists have long asked the question, “How can the brain learn so intelligently using so little energy?” KAIST researchers have moved one step closer to the answer. KAIST (President Kwang Hyung Lee) an
2026-03-06<(From left) KAIST Ph.D. Candidate HyunWoo Chang, Professor EunAe Cho. (Top, from left) Seoul National University Professor Won Bo Lee, Dr. Jae Hyun Ryu.> In the era of climate crisis, hydrogen vehicles are emerging as an alternative for eco-friendly mobility. However, the fuel cell, known as the ‘heart of the hydrogen car,’ still faces limitations of high cost and short lifespan. The core cause is the platinum catalyst. While it is a decisive material for generating electri
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