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Turning The Tide On Dengue: How Climate Change, Urbanization And Innovation Shape Control Strategies

Tackling dengue requires a holistic approach—integrating immunization through vaccines and community-driven initiatives can nip dengue in the bud.

NSCC Singapore Launches Latest Supercomputers To Advance Research

Supported by a S$270 million grant from the National Research Foundation, the National Supercomputing Centre Singapore has announced their plans to support Singapore’s research community and develop the nation’s high-performance computing capabilities.

The Promise Of CAR T-cell Therapy In The Fight Against Cancer

CAR T-cell therapy is becoming an effective alternative for treating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—offering better outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory disease.

Supporting Women In STEM

As part of a continuing effort to bridge the gender gap for women scientists, L’Oréal Singapore celebrated three outstanding women researchers in the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2023 program. Dr Leow Wan Ru, Dr Yang Le and Dr Xue Shifeng each received S$10,000 to advance their research.

Sequencing Gets Personal

Twist Bioscience introduces highly customizable sequencing panels, taking personalized diagnostics to the next level.

Asian Scientist Magazine Announces Its International Advisory Committee

The committee will help the magazine ensure that it continues to be diverse and equitable in its selection process as it curates the list of 100 outstanding scientists in Asia.

Tata Transformation Prize Winners Announced

The prize recognizes and supports scientists in India who are developing innovative solutions to critical societal challenges in the fields of Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare.

How Digital PCR Unlocks Scientific Possibilities

Digital PCR has emerged as a powerful new tool in research. QIAGEN takes it a step further with its robust, scalable and well-integrated nanoplate-based digital PCR system.

Tech And Materials Science Come To The Fore At Singapore’s 2023 President’s Science And Technology Awards

Two of Singapore’s top scientists and three rising stars were honored at the 2023 President’s Science and Technology Award Ceremony for their scientific, technological and economic contributions to Singapore.