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Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic

Using a stringent two test method, researchers have found that 32 out of 32 traditional Chinese medicines tested were contaminated with mercury and arsenic.

In the Lab

Magnetars Could Explain Super Bright Supernovas

Neutron stars called magnetars could be the power behind super-luminous supernovae, which are 10 to 100 times brighter than normal supernovae.

In the Lab

Morphing Crystals Into Nanocages

Using pre-existing crystal as molds, researchers have made nanocrystals morph into nanocages which can be used for drug delivery and solar panels.

In the Lab

For Wildlife Sanctuaries, A Little Goes A Long Way

Micro-sanctuaries can help animals survive, particularly when located close to human-dominated landscapes.

In the Lab

Small Molecule Drug Could Prevent Kidney Fibrosis

ETC159, currently in phase I trials for colorectal, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, could also be used to treat liver fibrosis.

Press Release

Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100

These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.

Technology

Graphene Patch Monitors Sugar Levels In Sweat

This non-invasive device not only takes continuous glucose measurements but can also automatically deliver drugs if the glucose levels are too high.

In the Lab

The Mystery Of Infrared Background Light From Space, Solved

Researchers have finally figured out where the Universe's background infrared radiation comes from: extremely faint galaxies with very small amounts of dust.

Health

Predicting (And Preventing) Epidemics Before They Happen

Identifying biological factors that predict which viruses are most likely to spread among humans could help prevent and contain outbreaks.

Health

Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic

Using a stringent two test method, researchers have found that 32 out of 32 traditional Chinese medicines tested were contaminated with mercury and arsenic.

In the Lab

Magnetars Could Explain Super Bright Supernovas

Neutron stars called magnetars could be the power behind super-luminous supernovae, which are 10 to 100 times brighter than normal supernovae.

In the Lab

Morphing Crystals Into Nanocages

Using pre-existing crystal as molds, researchers have made nanocrystals morph into nanocages which can be used for drug delivery and solar panels.

In the Lab

For Wildlife Sanctuaries, A Little Goes A Long Way

Micro-sanctuaries can help animals survive, particularly when located close to human-dominated landscapes.

In the Lab

Small Molecule Drug Could Prevent Kidney Fibrosis

ETC159, currently in phase I trials for colorectal, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, could also be used to treat liver fibrosis.

Press Release

Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100

These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.

Technology

Graphene Patch Monitors Sugar Levels In Sweat

This non-invasive device not only takes continuous glucose measurements but can also automatically deliver drugs if the glucose levels are too high.

In the Lab

The Mystery Of Infrared Background Light From Space, Solved

Researchers have finally figured out where the Universe's background infrared radiation comes from: extremely faint galaxies with very small amounts of dust.

Health

Predicting (And Preventing) Epidemics Before They Happen

Identifying biological factors that predict which viruses are most likely to spread among humans could help prevent and contain outbreaks.

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