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Radicals Made Stable
Scientists in South Korea have managed to synthesize and stabilize radical ions which are typically highly reactive and short-lived.
Electron Microscopy Reveals How Gases Behave When Hot
Researchers have obtained a better understanding of gas dynamics by measuring the loss of energy of electrons as they pass through gas samples.
Merck Granted CRISPR Patent In Singapore
Merck’s patent covers the successful integration of an external DNA sequence into the chromosome of eukaryotic cells using CRISPR gene editing.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Arun K. Shukla
Arun K. Shukla is tackling some of the most challenging questions in the field of G protein-coupled receptor biology.
Systematically Taming The Complexity Of Cancer
By combining biological experiments with supercomputing simulations, scientists have devised a method to identify optimal drug targets for a range of cancers.
Aptamers To Help Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects
Researchers in Hong Kong have combined aptamers with anticancer drugs to specifically target ovarian cancer cells.
How Fusion Genes Lead To Leukemia
Researchers in Japan have identified a recurring fusion gene associated with poor prognosis in pediatric T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia.
Tessa Therapeutics Raises US$80 Million In Funding
Proceeds from the latest funding round will be used to further develop Tessa’s solid tumor immunotherapy pipeline.
Worm Genomes Reveal The Path Of Evolution
Scientists in Japan have gained new insights into the genetic similarities between distantly related animal groups by analyzing the genomes of two species of worms.