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US$50 Million VC Fund To Focus On Singaporean Life Sciences
Lightstone Singapore has closed a US$50 million funding round backed by Singapore's EDBI and Temasek Holdings.
The ‘Smooth Operators’ In Fish Hearts
Researchers have discovered a gene that has played a key role in the evolution of bony fish, helping them to adapt their hearts to aquatic environments.
Rhino, Tiger & Snow Leopard DNA Found In Traditional Chinese Medicines
The discovery of snow leopard DNA in over the counter Chinese treatments highlights the need to scrutinize the use of animal products in medicines.
GenomeAsia 100K To Sequence 100,000 Asian Genomes
GenomeAsia 100K, a non-profit consortium, aims to generate genomic information for Asian populations and promote genetic understanding.
Is Your Gene Editing On Target? Find Out Faster & More Cheaply
Multiplex Digenome-seq helps researchers identify target sites for CRISPR-Cas9 enzymes that are least likely to have off-target effects.
How To Grow Hypoallergenic Peanuts
Just a few days of germination can help reduce the allergen level of peanuts, researchers say.
Babies Can Categorize Colors Before Learning What They’re Called
Researchers have found that babies can differentiate between color categories even before learning language.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Reina Reyes
Dr. Reina Reyes may have shifted from astrophysics to data analytics, but her passion for science outreach remains unchanged.
Christmas Tree Plants Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Pigs
Scientists have identified the plant species that are most effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from swine wastewater.