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Stem Cells Used For Personalized Liver Drug Screening
Testing cancer drugs on liver cells made from the stem cells of patients could help reduce the incidence of adverse drug responses, researchers say.
100,000 Year-Old Skulls Shed Light On The Origins Of Modern Humans
The ancestors of modern humans had features that resembled Neanderthals, according to a study of skull fragments found in China.
Diamond-Focused Laser Sheds Light On The Secret Of The Earth’s Core
Lasers shone through diamonds have revealed that crystallization of silicon dioxide at the core could explain the Earth’s magnetic field.
Steering A Turtle With Your Thoughts
Researchers have developed a technology that can remotely control an animal’s movement with human thought.
A Mathematical Approach To Virus Classification
New research supports a structure-based classification system for viruses which could help in the identification and treatment of emerging viruses like Zika.
Making Swimming Less Of A Drag
Researchers in Japan have developed a method for accurately determining drag during different swimming strokes.
Calling For Asia’s Best Science Communicators
The Asian Scientist Writing Prize returns this year to turn a spotlight on the region's best and brightest science writers.
Minimalist CRISPR ‘Gene Scissors’ Make Way For Undruggable Targets
By using a smaller version of Cas9, researchers from South Korea have made it possible to edit genes in the eyes of live mice.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2017
Keeping you up to date with the latest technology developments in Asia, from gene editing to hyperloop trains.