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2003 SARS Hero Joins NTU Singapore As Dean Of Medicine

Named an Asian Hero by TIME Magazine in 2003, Joseph Sung's research interests range from the prevention and early diagnosis of gastric disorders and cancers to SARS and infectious diseases.

A Closer Look Into Viral Dark Matter

Taking a metagenomics approach, researchers in Japan have identified phage-derived enzymes that could potentially treat an imbalance of gut bacteria.

Sun-Like Stars Reveal The Secret Life Of Lithium

In contrast to theoretical predictions, stars can produce lithium after they become red giants, challenging our current understanding of the origins of lithium.

Detecting Heart Disease In The Blink Of An AI (VIDEO)

Dr. Carolyn Lam, co-founder of medical technology startup eKo.ai, is hoping to turn the tide in the battle against heart disease by using artificial intelligence.

How The Immune System Spots Melioidosis Bacteria

Researchers have found that cell fusion—rather than the bacteria itself—is what alerts the immune system to Burkholderia pseudomallei infection.

How Gene Shuffling And Selection Led To SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 might have emerged through the shuffling and evolutionary selection of viral genes across different species, scientists say.

Subra Suresh Honored With 2020 ASME Medal

NTU Singapore President Subra Suresh has been awarded the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ highest honor, the ASME Medal.

Adult-Born Neurons Key To Memory Consolidation In Mice

Adult neurogenesis is essential for sleep-induced memory consolidation in mice, a new study shows.

Bilingualism Delays The Brain’s Aging Process

If you can speak two languages, sticking with one or the other could help prevent age-related cognitive decline, scientists say.