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Stroke Cases In Taiwan Rising, Research Shows
The incidence of ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhages have been increasing among the Taiwanese population, researchers say.
Creating The Strongest Controllable Magnetic Field
Researchers in Japan have used electromagnetic flux compression to create a controllable 1,200 tesla magnetic field.
Amino Acid Reduces Age-Related Weight Gain In Mice
Mice receiving serine dissolved in drinking water accumulated less body fat and experienced less oxidative stress.
Tracking Pesticides Through An Insect’s Body
By combining laser-scanning with mass spectroscopy, researchers have managed to track the distribution of pesticides in the bodies of fruit flies.
EnVisioning The Future Of Diagnostics
Scientists in Singapore have developed a diagnostic test kit that enables quick, accurate and inexpensive screening of diseases.
Donut-Shaped Electrodes Make Li-S Batteries More Durable
Researchers in South Korea have developed a donut-shaped lithium sulfide cathode that boosts the lifecycle of lithium sulfur batteries.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2018
Asia's ascendance on the global research stage was a central theme of this month's most-read articles.
Microtumor Self-Organization, Demystified
Researchers have developed an inexpensive cell culture platform that allows microtumors to form, thus revealing the unique behavior of cancer cells in vitro.
Tasuku Honjo Wins 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Professor Tasuku Honjo was recognized for his discovery of PD-1, which paved the way for modern cancer immunotherapy.