2015 – Page 60 – Asian Scientist Magazine

Blood Pressure Lowing Ingredient in Asparagus Found

Using a targeted mass spectrometry method, researchers have identified the active ingredient in asparagus that contributes to blood pressure regulation.

Technology

Smart Diapers Developed To Ease Caregiving

Researchers have developed a sensor that can alert caregivers to soiled diapers, helping the wearers to spend 90 percent less time in wet diapers.

In the Lab

Parasite’s Big Appetite Might Be Its Downfall

The enzyme TgFBP2 helps Toxoplasma gondii survive in many cell types but could also prove to be a useful drug target.

In the Lab

Robotic Whiskers Lend A Helping Hand

Researchers have built a seal whisker-inspired sensor to help navigate dark and murky environments.

In the Lab

The Chemistry Underlying Learning In Worms

Using a simple behavioral test, scientists found two neuromodulatory signaling molecules underlying non-associative learning in C. elegans.

Academia

Big Data Collaboration To Improve Chronic Disease Management

Duke-NUS and Holmusk partner to mine Singapore's healthcare big data, targeting chronic conditions like diabetes and mental health.

In the Lab

New Benchmarks For Molecular Spectroscopy

Researchers have obtained new energy readings for cyanoacetylene molecules, with significant implications for understanding the electronic structure of organic molecules.