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ACD, Kindstar Launch Cancer Diagnostics Tests In China
Kindstar will validate and implement ACD's RNAscope® technology-based molecular diagnostic assays in its clinical laboratories.
NTU Launches Cryo-Electron Microscopy Lab
Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University has launched a cryo-electron microscopy lab to study molecular structures half a million times smaller than a grain of rice.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2013
Seven interesting and captivating articles from the October 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Solar Cells Incorporated Into ‘Smart’ Windows
Researchers have integrated solar cells into a window that can intelligently regulate heat while maintaining visible transparency.
Acupuncture, Counseling Could Improve Depression Symptoms
Acupuncture or counseling combined with usual care could benefit patients with depression, researchers say.
Evidence For New Nuclear Magic Number
Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have provided evidence for a new nuclear magic number in the unstable and radioactive calcium isotope 54Ca.
Scientists Discover Gene Linked To Fatal Drug Allergy
Researchers have discovered that a gene allele known as HLA-B*13:01 could cause a severe drug reaction to dapsone, commonly prescribed for the treatment of leprosy.
Leukemia Drug In Australian And US Trial
A drug targeting a leukemic stem cell marker discovered by researchers in Australia is currently undergoing clinical trials.
A*STAR, NUS Launch S$148m Center For Nutrition Research
NUS and A*STAR have launched the S$148 million Singapore Center for Nutritional Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Human Development.