Asian Scientist Magazine – Science, technology and medical news updates from Asia

How An Electrified Protein Aids Sperm Maturation

Voltage changes in the cell membrane activates a protein essential for guiding sperm development.

Global Wildlife Trade Tracking Needs To Be Overhauled

A study from Hong Kong analyzing wildlife trade data highlights concerning gaps in our knowledge of the global wildlife trade.

Health

Less Sleep During Pregnancy May Delay Baby’s Brain Development

Boys were more vulnerable to the effects of their mother’s sleep deprivation, impacting their fetal glucose metabolism and early cognitive development.

Tackling Global Challenges With Interdisciplinary Solutions

Speakers at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2025 held in Singapore, encouraged young researchers to look beyond their own expertise and embark on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.

General

A Cancer-Driving Protein Found To Slow-Down Breast Cancer

Though commonly associated with cancer growth, Gα13’s protective role in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer highlights the complexities of the disease’s subtypes.

Environment

Making Green Spaces Accessible in Cities

Green spaces close to locations frequented in daily routines can encourage city-dwellers to spend more time in nature.

Flag-Bearers Of Innovation

Over the past decade, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore and collaborators have led the charge in developing supercomputing-powered innovations to support Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.

Moving The Needle In Liquid Biopsy

Twist Bioscience is optimizing cancer research workflows with a new library preparation kit and improved reference standard for next-generation sequencing of cell-free DNA.