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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Microbial ‘Tattletales’ In The Gut May Diagnose Diabetes Early On
Gut microbial biomarkers can tell many stories about your health status—they may even be able to diagnose type 2 diabetes before onset, allowing for preventive action.
China’s Salty Problem
Although salt consumption in China has decreased since 2002, it remains above the maximum recommended daily intake.
How Migration Affects Your Child’s Risk Of Nut Allergy
Australian-born Asian children are at greater risk of nut allergies than Asian children that migrate there—suggesting a strong environmental risk factor.
A Superconducting Graphene Sandwich
Calcium atoms sandwiched between two layers of graphene form an ultrathin superconductor that might one day be used in high-speed nanoelectronics.
Honing The (Cancer) Killer Instinct Of iNKT Cells
Reprogramming invariant natural killer T cells in the lab increases their potency and helps them seek out and kill cancer cells.
Mass Vaccination Could Curb HFMD In China
China reported nine million cases of highly infectious HFMD between 2008 and 2013; broad vaccination could help bring these numbers down.
The Spooky Protein That Regulates Gene Expression In Flies
Insects need carefully controlled amounts of steroid hormone to molt, and the “Ouija Board” protein plays an important role in this process.
Mathematical Model Helps To ‘Tune’ Gene Expression
Thanks to this mathematical model, researchers can now reliably predict how multiple transcription factors will act together to regulate gene expression.
Materials Scientist Awarded 2016 Japan Prize
Professor Hideo Hosono, who developed transistors for energy-saving LCD displays, has been recognized for his groundbreaking work with the 2016 Japan Prize.