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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Shrinking Dinosaurs Evolved Into Flying Birds
The dinosaurs that eventually evolved into birds stayed small to survive.
Sensing Toxic Environmental Mercury
Scientists have developed a portable filter that can detect environmental mercury at 200 parts per billion.
HCV Genotype 1 Most Prevalent Worldwide
One third of the world's 83 million genotype 1 carriers reside in East Asia.
Artificial Antibodies To Treat Lung Cancer
Simpler to manufacture than typical antibodies, the repebody is a potentially cheaper lung cancer drug.
NUS Sets Up Center For Advanced 2D Materials
The US$40 million center will focus on both fundamental research and commercialization.
Gilead Allows India & China To Produce Generic HIV/HBV Drug
An agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool allows generics manufacturers in India and China to produce Gilead's HBV and HIV drug, tenofovir alafenamide.
Starpharma To Launch Anti-Viral Condoms
The first of its kind, the VivaGel® condom incorporates an antiviral compound to reduce the risk of exposure to viruses such as HIV, HSV and HPV.
7 Must-Read Stories In July 2014
A round-up of our top stories in July 2014; spanning ancient fossils to cosmic rays and the most high profile retraction in recent years.
Fatty Acid Transport Proteins Linked To Schizophrenia & Autism
Mutations in fatty acid binding proteins resulting in disrupted lipid transport to the brain could be the common factor underlying both schizophrenia and autism.