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Harvesting Uranium From The Sea
Using a computational screening approach, scientists have developed a protein that could be used to purify uranium from the sea.
Genetics Of Leukemia Decoded
Singapore researchers discover a gene that increases incidence of acute myelogenous leukaemia, providing an avenue for targeted therapy to treat the disease.
Takeda Partners With American Therapeutic Accelerator BioMotiv
BioMotiv and Takeda pharmaceutical company enter into a strategic partnership to identify and develop pioneering medical innovations.
Singapore-led Consortium Bolsters Innovative Sports Technologies
Singapore's NTU has started international consortium, called I-Comp Sports, to develop new materials for sporting goods.
Why ADHD Brains Don’t Get Facial Expressions
A non-invasive technique reveals that the brains of ADHD children respond to happy faces but not angry ones.
Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings
US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.
Japanese Researcher Recognized For Cancer Work
Professor Tadashi Yamamoto of OIST has received a prestigious research award from the Japanese Cancer Association.
Seeing Cancer With Mantis Shrimp Eyes
Inspired by the mantis shrimp's elegant visual system based on polarized light, scientists have developed a camera that can see cancer.
First Baby Screened Using MALBAC Technology Born
A powerful single cell whole genome amplification method known as MALBAC allows for the precise screening of monogenic disorders.