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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Targeting Mitochondria To Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists in South Korea have created a photosensitizing agent that accumulates in the mitochondria of cancer cells to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.
An Electrifying Development For Cancer Treatment
Scientists in Japan have optimized pulsed electric fields to disrupt calcium metabolism in cancer cells.
Ulsan Under Constant Exposure To Toxic Dust
Researchers in South Korea have found that Ulsan is chronically exposed to fine dust containing toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Air Pollution In Asian Cities Worse Than In Europe And The US
Asian drivers are exposed to nine times more air pollution than their American or European counterparts, researchers say.
Singapore And South Korea To Tackle Skin Disorders And Cancer
This multi-institutional effort draws upon deep capabilities in skin research and cancer biology from Singapore and South Korea.
Reprogramming Stem Cells Without Genetic Modifications
Scientists in Singapore have converted fibroblasts into pluripotent stem cells without introducing external factors for genetic reprogramming.
Just 84 Amur Leopards Remain In The Wild
An international team of scientists has used camera traps on both sides of the border of China and Russia to obtain the most updated estimate of the Amur leopard population.
DNA Test Predicts Adverse Reactions In East Asians
Scientists in Japan have developed a DNA screen that could help East Asian patients avoid severe reactions to medications used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, leukemia and rheumatic disease.
A Real-Time Inflammation Sensor That Fits In A Catheter
A team of researchers in Hong Kong has developed an ultra-thin and flexible sensor that makes inflammation testing 30 times faster.