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Facebook is Wearing Young Asian Adults Out, Survey Says Facebook is Wearing Young Asian Adults Out, Survey Says
  • May 10th, 2012

  • A survey of 19 to 26-year-olds, conducted in China, Singapore, and the U.S., has found that over half of young adults are unable to keep up with their social media commitments.

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Featured Research »
Protein May Increase Lifespan In Premature Aging, Heart Disease

Protein May Increase Lifespan In Premature Aging, Heart Disease

Scientists have discovered that they can dramatically increase the life span of mice with premature aging and heart disease by reducing levels of a protein called SUN1.

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Health & Medicine »
Nearly 90% Of Asian Kids Suffer From Myopia, Study

Nearly 90% Of Asian Kids Suffer From Myopia, Study

Myopia now affects a starting 80-90 percent of school-leavers in major East Asian cities, such as those in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.

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 05/08/12

» It’s In The Genes: East Asians More Likely To Be Resistant To Some Cancer Drugs

» Study: Cancer Patients On Chemotherapy Show Cognitive Impairments

» Scientists Discover Biomarker For Severe Form Of Chikungunya Fever

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Academia »
14th Annual L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women Honors Singapore Scientist

14th Annual L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women Honors Singapore Scientist

An outstanding woman scientist from Singapore was announced this week as the recipient of the prestigious 2012 L’Oréal-UNESCO International Fellowship award.

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Tech & Pharma »
Nielsen Sets Up Singapore R&D Hub

Nielsen Sets Up Singapore R&D Hub

Nielsen, a global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, today announced the launch of its innovation hub in Singapore.

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Editorials »
Crittercam Inventor Greg Marshall Tags Macaque Monkeys In Singapore

Crittercam Inventor Greg Marshall Tags Macaque Monkeys In Singapore

Asian Scientist Magazine follows Crittercam inventor and National Geographic scientist Greg Marshall as he tags macaque monkeys at Singapore’s Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

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