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Not A Muscle But Still On The Move
Even non-muscle cells require motor proteins to pull against their surroundings and fight their way through often sticky environments, researchers say.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2017
Science in Asia is on the move, from gene editing to particle physics and even robotic turtles.
Lego Inspires The Design Of Modular Metamaterials
A modular approach to building metamaterials has enabled scientists to make cloaking materials in a simple way.
AMD Affects Visual Function Differently Across Ethnicities
Unlike Malays and Chinese, Indians with age-related macular degeneration do not experience as severe a loss in visual function.
T-CiRA & RIKEN To Tackle Rare Disease With iPS Cells
CiRA of Kyoto University, Takeda and RIKEN are collaborating to discover a drug for a rare genetic disorder called NGLY1 deficiency.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hiroshi Iwasaki
Professor Hiroshi Iwasaki, who first fell in love with molecular biology in the ‘classical’ era of Watson and Crick, believes that scientists should now embrace the technical revolution to advance the field.
The Whens And Wheres Of Saiga Antelope Re-Population
Researchers recommend re-introducing the dangerously imperiled saiga into areas that were historically part of their territory.
Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated
Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.
How The Dengue Virus Opens Up To Human Hosts
The change in temperature when dengue viruses enter a human from a mosquito host cause structural changes that expose weak spots.