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25 Singaporean Scientists Honored In Commemorative Book
Singapore's Scientific Pioneers tells the individual stories of Singapore’s collective efforts in science and technology.
High Salt Diet Aggravates Immune Responses
Study says that a high salt diet activates immune cells known as macrophages, possibly causing type 2 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.
Life Goes On For Queenless Bees
What happens when queenless bees have to forage for food and produce new bees at the same time? Researchers find that they adapt and change with their environment.
Immune Cell Attack Caught In Action
Using two-photon imaging, researchers have successfully imaged a living tissue's immune response against herpes simplex virus.
Two Regional Listees Make The MIT TR35 Global List
Benjamin Tee and Rikki Muller have been named global finalists of the MIT Tech Review's ‘35 Innovators Under 35’ list.
Yao Yihong Appointed CBMG CSO
Dr. Yao Yihong has been appointed as CBMG's chief scientific officer to lead research programs in immuno-oncology and autoimmune/inflammatory diseases.
The Hormone Pair Directing Blood Vessel Formation
Rather than the usual suspect of VEGF, scientists have found a receptor-ligand system that controls blood vessel formation during embryo formation.
Female Fertility Linked To Circadian Cycle
A study in mice suggests that the age-related decline in fertility can be mitigated with good ‘circadian hygiene.’
Gold Nanorods Provide Targeted Pain Relief
Scientists have used lipoprotein coated gold nanorods to desensitize pain receptors in cell culture.