SNU NOW Vol.198, Guidelines for the Spring Semester Preventative Measures against the Spread of the Pandemic, Feb. 25, 2022

SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER

Feb. 25, 2022

Our University in the Spring Semester

In-person University Orientation Event Held for Freshmen

For the first time in two years, Seoul National University held the "Freshmen Orientation" event for first-year students of 2022 in a hybrid format by including programs students could attend in person.

SNU CCLC: Sixty Years’ Contribution to Student Welfare

Since the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the number of students suffering from mental health issues has been on the rise. As a means to tackle this problem, the SNU Center for Campus Life and Culture (CCLC) hosted a training session on how to maintain mental health and prevent suicides.

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

Tyrosinase-mediated melanin synthesis is an essential biological process that can protect skin from UV radiation and radical species. This work reports on in situ biosynthesis of artificial melanin in native skin using photoactivatable tyrosinase (PaTy).

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

Pine Island Ice Shelf (PIIS) buttresses the Pine Island Glacier, the key contributor to sea-level rise. PIIS has thinned owing to ocean-driven melting, and its calving front has retreated, leading to buttressing loss.

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The Rebellion of 'MZ Generation'

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