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ELABELA Hormone Essential For Heart Development, Study
Scientists at A*STAR have discovered a new hormone called ELABELA that could potentially be used to treat heart disease.
Abu Dhabi-Singapore Collaboration To Advance MEMS Technologies
A*STAR, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore and MI have agreed to develop an R&D twin lab to advance MEMS technologies.
Potential New Treatments For Leukemia
Two international research teams have identified potential new treatments for a particular subtype of acute myeloid leukemia.
Researcher Awarded For The Magic Glasses Cartoon
A cartoon that has helped halve parasitic worm infection rates among rural Chinese children has earned a University of Queensland researcher a prestigious award.
Singapore, Finland To Develop Factories Of The Future
SIMTech and VTT have signed an agreement to build Factories of the Future using sustainable, intelligent, high performance and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Australian Native Fruit Kakadu Plum Rich In Vitamin C
Researchers hope to develop a wild Australian native fruit that has ten times more vitamin C than oranges into a cash crop for Aboriginal communities.
Chinese Glaciologist Awarded 2013 Volvo Environment Prize
Chinese glaciologist and climate scientist Qin Dahe has been awarded this year’s Volvo Environment Prize.
Breakthrough In Cultivating Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers have successfully converted human embryonic stem cells cultured in the laboratory to a state that resembles native stem cells.
Professor Tommy Koh: The Future Of Water Today
National University of Singapore's Professor Tommy Koh highlights the importance of treasuring water and discusses solutions to conserve water.