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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Shaping Growth In Life Science Start-ups
For start-up founders in the life sciences, a venture capital partner can provide the capital and coaching needed to transform medical breakthroughs into commercially viable products.
Navigating Cancer Treatment With The Tiniest Of Tools
A new soft robotic laser could allow surgeons to conduct head and neck surgeries without damaging critical structures in the vicinity.
Helping Computers ‘See’ Through Darkness And Rain
To advance computer vision, researchers developed neural network algorithms to enhance videos of rainy and night scenes.
Cutting Down Barriers In Bacterial Genome Editing
Scientists are fighting drug-resistant microbes with a new CRISPR-Cas gene editing method that can be transferred between bacterial strains.
Uncovering The History Of The Tiger Genome
Historic dips in the population from a wildly endangered past have led to a split between genetically diverse tiger subspecies and several inbred individuals.
Why Children May Experience Mild COVID-19
Compared to adults, children with COVID-19 have a lower T cell response, possibly leading to mild or asymptomatic infections.
Divide And Conquer: Classifying Cancers For Targeted Therapy
With a new classification scheme for angiosarcomas, health experts can develop and select more effective treatments for cancer patients.
Rewriting The (Under)story Of Rapid Bird Evolution
Contrary to typically long evolutionary timeframes, Sulawesi babblers have diversified surprisingly quickly on Indonesia's islands.
Bracing For Impact With Tougher Helmets
By developing a tough new plastic, a Singapore-France team engineered stronger bicycle helmets to minimize the risk of critical head injuries.