AsianScientist (Jun. 1, 2016) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in May 2016.
- 8 Scientists From The Philippines To Watch
These eight individuals from various fields and industries are working towards solving real-life problems that many Filipinos face. - An Interview With A Zika Expert: Lok Shee-Mei
Lok, whose team imaged the structure of the Zika virus, explains why the virus is so resilient and how her research could help worldwide efforts to curb the outbreak. - Why Are Asians So Good At Maths And Science?
Asian universities are constantly coming up tops in international rankings. Is there a science to why Asian students excel academically? - Macrophages, The Little Helpers That Heal Broken Blood Vessels (VIDEO)
Macrophages can grab the broken ends of a ruptured blood vessel in the brain and ‘stick’ them back together, helping them heal faster. - Ice Age Eurasians Lost Neanderthal DNA As They Migrated
Upon arrival in Europe some 45,000 years ago, ancient Eurasians began to lose some of their Neanderthal DNA, study shows. - ISRO: The Frugal Frontier
India spent less money on their entire satellite navigation network than the Europeans overspent on the Galileo project. Just how are they pulling this off? - Melatonin Suppresses Activity Of Brain Tumor Stem-Like Cells
The ‘sleep hormone’ melatonin directly targets stem-like cells of glioblastomas by altering their biology and inhibiting their ability to multiply.
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