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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Putting Birds In Their Place On The Tree Of Life
A study of 48 bird species sheds light on the relatively compact and virus-free genome of birds.
Indian XPRIZE To Be Launched In 2015
India will be the first geographic region outside of the US to launch its own XPRIZE, tapping into the innovation potential of its 1.2 billion residents.
Sosei Enters Peptide Market With Jitsubo Acqusition
The acquisition of peptide technology company Jitsubo diversifies Sosei's existing pipeline.
Waxworm Gut Bacteria Can Degrade Plastic
Two strains of gut bacteria from waxworms have been shown to degrade polyethylene without the need for pre-treatment.
The Cause Of SEA’s Malaria Resistance Pinpointed
Scientists have unraveled how the malaria parasite escapes currently used drugs: mutations in the gene K13.
Efficiently Editing Dad’s Genetic Mutations
By targeting sperm stem cells rather than zygotes, researchers have developed a gene editing method to obtain healthy offspring at 100 percent efficiency.
Solar Power Reaches New Record Efficiencies`
Researchers have succeeded at converting sunlight into electricity with 40 percent efficiency, the highest efficiency to date.
Stressed Out Cancers May Provide Drug Target
By exploiting the metabolic changes of cancer cells, researchers hope to develop more specific anti-cancer treatments.
The Rove Beetle’s Elegant Solution
A asymmetric and two-way folding of rove beetle wings could inspire the design of structures from solar panels to umbrellas.