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China’s Childhood Obesity Epidemic Due To Western Lifestyles

In China, 17 percent of boys and nine percent of girls were obese in 2014, compared to less than one percent of children and adolescents in 1985.

In the Lab

Sniffing Out Cancer Biomarkers

Researchers have used olfactory sensor neurons from mice to detect volatile organic compounds found specifically in urine samples from lung cancer patients.

Academia

China & Australia Universities Partner On Ionic Liquids Research Center

Monash University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have signed a first-ever Memorandum of Understanding to partner on ionic liquids research.

7 Must-Read Stories In April 2016

The Asian Scientist 100, our handpicked selection of award-winning scientists from the region, was your favorite read in April.

Health

Vaccine Less Effective Against Re-Emerging Japanese Encephalitis Strain

With the re-emergence of a previously rare strain of Japanese encephalitis that is not well covered by the current vaccine, we are on the cusp of a potential infectious disease crisis in Asia.

In the Lab

Mammal-Like Reptile Survived Much Longer Than Thought

Fossilized teeth found in Japan belong to the mammal-like tritylodontid, which co-existed with mammals for millions of years.

Health

Attention, Asthma Sufferers: Getting Bendy Could Help

A Cochrane Review suggests that yoga may have a beneficial effect on symptoms and quality of life in people with asthma.

In the Lab

The Key To Multicellularity: Cancer-Suppressing Genes

How did humans and other complex, multicellular organisms evolve from single-celled ones? Genes identical to a human cancer-suppressing gene could be the answer.

In the Lab

Attacking Tumors With Salmonella ‘Warheads’

The bacterium that causes dreaded food poisoning can be engineered to target tumors and inhibit their growth, while also delivering drugs.

Health

China’s Childhood Obesity Epidemic Due To Western Lifestyles

In China, 17 percent of boys and nine percent of girls were obese in 2014, compared to less than one percent of children and adolescents in 1985.

In the Lab

Sniffing Out Cancer Biomarkers

Researchers have used olfactory sensor neurons from mice to detect volatile organic compounds found specifically in urine samples from lung cancer patients.

Academia

China & Australia Universities Partner On Ionic Liquids Research Center

Monash University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have signed a first-ever Memorandum of Understanding to partner on ionic liquids research.

7 Must-Read Stories In April 2016

The Asian Scientist 100, our handpicked selection of award-winning scientists from the region, was your favorite read in April.

Health

Vaccine Less Effective Against Re-Emerging Japanese Encephalitis Strain

With the re-emergence of a previously rare strain of Japanese encephalitis that is not well covered by the current vaccine, we are on the cusp of a potential infectious disease crisis in Asia.

In the Lab

Mammal-Like Reptile Survived Much Longer Than Thought

Fossilized teeth found in Japan belong to the mammal-like tritylodontid, which co-existed with mammals for millions of years.

Health

Attention, Asthma Sufferers: Getting Bendy Could Help

A Cochrane Review suggests that yoga may have a beneficial effect on symptoms and quality of life in people with asthma.

In the Lab

The Key To Multicellularity: Cancer-Suppressing Genes

How did humans and other complex, multicellular organisms evolve from single-celled ones? Genes identical to a human cancer-suppressing gene could be the answer.

In the Lab

Attacking Tumors With Salmonella ‘Warheads’

The bacterium that causes dreaded food poisoning can be engineered to target tumors and inhibit their growth, while also delivering drugs.

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