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The Asian Scientist Spotlight: 2012 Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka

During a recent visit to Singapore, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka candidly discussed his early career, what inspires him, and the challenges he faced leading up to the 2012 Nobel Prize.

April 30, 2013

First Australian Elected To Japanese Science Academy

The Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Suzanne Cory, has become the first Australian to be admitted to The Japan Academy.

March 25, 2013

Nature: China May Soon Surpass Japan In R&D Publication Output

China may soon surpass Japan as the Asia-Pacific leader in research output, says a new report published today by the Nature Publishing Group.

March 21, 2013

Green Tea, Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk, Study

A daily dose of tea and coffee may help to cut the risk of stroke by 20 percent, says a new study.

March 18, 2013

Stem Cell Pioneer Shinya Yamanaka Shares 2012 Nobel Prize In Medicine

Japanese stem cell scientist Shinya Yamanaka and John B. Gurdon of the U.K. have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012.

October 8, 2012

A*STAR Scientists Discover Molecular Switch For Viral Defense

Singapore scientists have for the first time identified the molecular ‘switch’ that directly triggers the body’s first line of defense against pathogens.

May 18, 2012

Scientists Find Gene For Male Fertility In Mice

Researchers from Japan and the U.K. have identified a new male fertility gene that may help with the development of future fertility treatments in humans.

May 10, 2012

‘Rogue’ Mitochondrial DNA May Play Critical Role In Heart Failure

DNA from the heart’s own cells may play a role in heart failure by mistakenly activating the body’s immune system, researchers have found.

April 30, 2012

QS World University Rankings 2011/12: Asia Makes Significant Strides

The QS World University Rankings 2011/12 released on Sunday by Quacquarelli Symonds has shown the gains made by Asian universities on this global ranking table.

September 5, 2011