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Microparticles To Help Treat Heart Attacks

Researchers have found that microparticles injected into the blood can boost heart function and reduce heart scarring after a heart attack.

‘Icy’ Technique Improves Kidney Transplants

Surgeons have completed 50 kidney transplants using a robot-assisted procedure in which the organ is cooled with ice during the operation.

Goods And Pollution Made In China For U.S.

Study finds that air pollution blowing across the Pacific Ocean is often caused by manufacturing goods for export to the U.S. and Europe.

Shrimp Gives Insight Into Color Vision

Researchers have uncovered new insights into color vision by studying the mantis shrimp.

SMART Launches Driverless Car Called ‘SCOT’

The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology has launched Singapore’s very first locally-developed driverless car.

7 Must-Read Stories In January 2014

Here are seven must-read stories from the January 2014 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.

A*STAR, Nestlé To Boost Food & Nutrition R&D In Singapore

Nestlé and A*STAR have signed an agreement to advance food and nutrition research in Singapore.

Honesty ‘Feels Better’ Than Dishonesty

Lying may take more skill but researchers say a reward for telling the truth feels better than one for dishonesty.

ACM Biolabs Markets Artificial Cell Membranes For Drug Discovery

Singapore start-up ACM Biolabs will market novel artificial cell membranes to enable faster and cheaper drug discovery.