AsianScientist (Feb. 3, 2015) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in January 2015.
- Neonatal HBV Vaccination Reduces Liver Cancer Risk
A follow-up study spanning 30 years shows that vaccinating babies against HBV reduces their risk of liver disease in adulthood. - Putting Severed Nerves Back Together Again
A study in roundworms has uncovered the pathway required for the joining of severed nerves, prompting fresh research in regenerative medicine. - A Quantum Leap For Hard Drives
The ability to store information for as long as six hours could change the approach to developing quantum communication systems. - Magnetic Tweezers Speed Up DNA Origami Folding
Folding DNA nanostructures now takes just ten minutes, down from several hours using older methods - How Bubbles Ripen In Supercomputers & Champagne
Simulations run on the K supercomputer involving 700 million particles have shed light on the physics of bubbles. - Asia Set To Overtake US In Medical Research
Even as research funding in the US steadily declines, Asia has made aggressive investments, study reports. - First Map Of TB Bacteria Proteome
A map covering 95 percent of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteome could help researchers find new drugs and vaccines against tuberculosis.
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