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Taiwanese Biochemist Wins 2012 Nikkei Asia Prize Taiwanese Biochemist Wins 2012 Nikkei Asia Prize
  • May 4th, 2012

  • Nikkei Inc.’s 2012 Nikkei Asia Prizes have been awarded to Taiwanese biochemist Chi-Huey Wong, Chinese environmental activist Yang Yong, and Sybil Wettasinghe, a Sri Lankan writer and illustrator.

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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 »
Want To Quit Smoking? Try Exercising Daily For 30 Minutes.

Want To Quit Smoking? Try Exercising Daily For 30 Minutes.

New data suggests that exercise may help smokers quit and remain smoke-free. Moreover, exercise helps both smokers and non-smokers live longer.

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Academia »
Academia Sinica’s Chao-Han Liu Elected To US National Academy of Engineering

Academia Sinica’s Chao-Han Liu Elected To US National Academy of Engineering

Academia Sinica’s Dr. Chao-Han Liu has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to ionospheric research and atmospheric remote sensing.

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 02/23/12

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Tech & Pharma »
Bristol-Myers Squibb To Support Hepatitis B, C Research In Asia

Bristol-Myers Squibb To Support Hepatitis B, C Research In Asia

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has awarded three new grants to further research into hepatitis B and C in China and India.

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 02/21/12

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Editorials »
Aging Asia Faces Issues Of Isolation And Poverty, Experts Warn

Aging Asia Faces Issues Of Isolation And Poverty, Experts Warn

With 60 percent of the world’s population, Asia has one of the largest concentrations globally of aging persons, creating a host of potential challenges, experts warn.

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