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Osamu Shimomura Celebrated In Special Issue Of SPIE Journal

Professor Omura Shimomura isolated the green fluorescent protein from jellyfish, which revolutionized light microscopy and light-activated study.

Using NGS To Fish Out Asian Specific Cancer Mutations

Singapore General Hospital has entered a collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific to perform next-generation sequencing of retrospective samples from cancer patients of Asian ancestry.

Turning Tomatoes Into Phytochemical Factories

By tweaking a gene called AtMYB12, scientists were able to make tomatoes produce industrial quantities of beneficial phytochemicals.

Evaluating Semiconductor Quality With Femtosecond Lasers

Ultrashort laser pulses could help identify high quality wide-gap semiconductor materials that can be used as power devices.

Umbrella-Shaped Nanodiamonds Shine Five Times Brighter

Umbrella-shaped, luminescent nanostructures may be useful in highly sensitive magnetic sensors or within the realm of quantum computing.

New Gene Involved In Sepsis Found

A large-scale forward genetic screen has identified Gasdermin-D as a key mediator of the lethal septic shock response to bacteria.

China & Singapore Strengthen Ties With Joint Research Institute

The four-party agreement will look into sustainable urban development, next-generation electric vehicles and intelligent urban transportation systems, among other research areas.

Kids Exposed To Secondhand Smoke More Likely To Get Tooth Decay

Being in a smoking household doubles a child's risk of developing dental caries, according to a study of almost 77,000 children in Japan.

High Carbon Conversion Efficiency Helps Palms Live In The Shade

Palms have evolved to have a high net carbon gain efficiency in response to shaded environments in the lower strata of the rainforest, scientists say.