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Stories by Asian Scientist Newsroom
Baby Boys Prefer Dolls To Trucks
Infants of both sexes are most interested in objects with faces, contrary to common belief that boys prefer more “macho” vehicle and construction toys.
Australian Scorpion Venom Could Fight Pain
Australian scorpion venom could ease human pain and discomfort, according to a study.
Researchers Grow Graphene On Silicon Wafers
NUS researchers have successfully developed a one-step method to grow and transfer high-quality graphene on silicon and other stiff substrates.
Who’s Patenting Whose Genome?
A free and open-source public resource aims to bring much-needed transparency to the murky and contentious world of gene patenting.
Asian Countries Among Leaders In Fast-Growing Stem Cell Field
Singapore, Japan and China are among the leaders in stem cell research, a field growing twice as fast as the average growth in research.
Researchers In Australia Grow Kidney From Stem Cells
University of Queensland researchers have grown a kidney using stem cells, making a leap forward in treating renal disease.
Anastrozole May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Researchers have found a drug that is effective in preventing breast cancer, according to a new study.
Can China Escape Its Demographic Bind?
Paul French discusses the effect of China's one-child policy on healthcare spending, pensions and social welfare.
Senhwa Biosciences Raises US$17m For Cancer Clinical Trials
Senhwa Biosciences has raised an additional US$17 million in Series B financing to drive its anticancer agents through critical clinical trials.