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DNA Vaccine For Tick-Borne Disease Ticks All The Boxes
A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a DNA vaccine that completely protected ferrets from severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome.
An Optical Ruler For Nanoscale Measurements
A research group in Singapore has developed an optical ruler that can be used to make ultra-high resolution measurements.
Graphene Origami At The Nano Scale
Using high-quality graphene nanoislands, researchers in China and the US have achieved graphene folding with a precision of 0.1°.
Making Palm Oil Plantations Sustainable
To safeguard biodiversity, researchers recommend having 'green highways' that link forested areas separated by stretches of oil palm plantations.
On The Trail Of An Ancient Animal
The death march of an ancient segmented creature sheds light on the origins of segmented bilaterian animals.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Catherine Ohura
Newly-appointed CEO of the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund Ms. Catherine Ohura outlines her plans and priorities for the organization.
Genomic Medicine Company Lucence Receives CLIA Certification (VIDEO)
The certification allows Lucence to acquire patient samples from the US for analysis using its liquid biopsy genomics platform.
AstraZeneca’s Lung Cancer Drug Receives Regulatory Approval In China
Tagrisso, a small molecule inhibitor drug, has been approved in China as a first-line treatment for patients with non-small cell lung tumors bearing specific mutations.
Ancient DNA Gives A Peek Into South Asian Ancestry
Researchers have sequenced millennia-old DNA from an individual belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization, showing that modern Indians are likely to have descended from this ancient culture.