Institute for Basic Science

Brain & Behavior

Hemoglobin Antioxidant Discovery Could Transform Brain Disease Care

The blood's oxygen carrier may double as a brain shield. A new study from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea reveals that hemoglobin, long known for transporting oxygen in red blood cells, also acts as a potent antioxidant inside brain cells.

Aug 22, 2025

Earth & Environment

Unprecedented warming threatens earth’s lakes and their ecosystems

Lakes, with their rich biodiversity and important ecological services, face a concerning trend: rapidly increasing temperatures.

Jul 12, 2024

Technology

Innovative bird-eye-inspired camera developed for enhanced object detection

Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) have developed a new type of camera that draws inspiration from the unique structures and functions of bird eyes.

May 31, 2024

Physics

Diamond Growth Method Discovered at Lower Pressure and Temperature

Researchers at the Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have made a groundbreaking discovery in diamond growth.

Apr 24, 2024

Health

Sea Squirt-Derived Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Drug-Resistant Cancers

Researchers have discovered how a drug derived from the sea squirt, a marine invertebrate, can effectively combat cancers that have become resistant to traditional treatments.

Mar 12, 2024

Earth & Environment

Acceleration of global sea level rise imminent past 1.8℃ planetary warming

A study published in Nature Communications by an international team of scientists shows that an irreversible loss of the West Antarctic and Greenland ice…

Feb 15, 2023

Health

Chemotherapy in the afternoon dramatically improves treatment outcomes in female lymphoma patients

Chemotherapy is a commonly used regimen for cancer treatment, but it is also a double-edged sword.

Jan 24, 2023