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Hybrid Solar Cell Maximizes Capture Of The Sun’s Energy
Korean scientists have developed a hybrid solar cell that converts light and heat from the sun into electricity at five times the normal efficiency.
Max Lu Honoured By The Chemical Society Of Japan
Max Lu, provost of University of Queensland, has received the 2015 Colloid and Surface Chemistry Award from the Chemical Society of Japan.
Water Researchers Recognized At 2015 PSTA
PUB Chairman Mr. Tan Gee Paw and membrane technology research Professor Neal Chung have been recognized at the 2015 President’s Science and Technology Awards.
Transgenic Pig Created For ALS Research
Unlike existing mouse models, this pig model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis replicates the cytoplasmic accumulation of mutant proteins seen in human patients.
Takeda Joins WIPO Re:Search To Accelerate R&D
Through the WIPO Re:Search consortium, Japanese pharmaceutical Takeda plans to share intellectual property assets to facilitate R&D in neglected tropical diseases.
Lee Jeong Ho Wins 2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Research Award
Professor Lee Jeong Ho has won the CURE's 2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Research Award for his outstanding research in the field of intractable epilepsy.
Using Microbiota Composition To Predict Tooth Decay In Children
Tracking oral microbiota in young in children could help predict and prevent dental cavities.
Plants Trick Bacteria With A Decoy
Tweaking a decoy signaling molecule—PBL2—helps plants detect and respond to an infection by pathogens.
DNDi & Eisai To Develop Treatment For Eumycetoma
Eisai and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative plan to run clinical trials for the anti-fungal drug Fosravuconazole.