AsianScientist (Dec. 2, 2015) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in November 2015.
- Asia’s Rising Scientists: Dr. Chan Yoke-Fun
We learn about the many roles infectious disease expert Dr. Chan Yoke-Fun has to juggle in this month’s Asia’s Rising Scientists. - Why The Tobacco Plant Gave Up Its Immune System
A mutation in the Rdr1 gene has left Nicotiana benthamiana plants with a weakened immune system but also helped to ensure their survival in harsh climates. - A Champion For Conservation
Professor Chou Loke Ming has been a tireless crusader for protecting Singapore’s coral reefs and hopes that our waters will one day be clear again. - Gene Editing Plants Without DNA
Researchers have developed a method to edit the genome of plants without the introduction of foreign DNA, possibly circumventing objections to genetically modified organisms. - Alcoholism Drug Flushes HIV Out Of Hiding
A non-toxic drug currently used to treat alcoholism has been shown to activate dormant HIV in human patients. - The Art And Science Of Parenting
Are you an ‘arts’ or a ‘science’ person? Our columnist, Dora Yip, suggests that the divide between arts and sciences may not be so distinct. - Sequencing The Genomes Of Dandruff & Eczema Microbes
The complete genomes of all 14 Malassezia species could help scientists find new treatments for eczema, dandruff and even skin cancer.
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Source: Asian Scientist Magazine; Photo: Serge Saint/Flickr/CC.
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