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Gene Involved In Cancer Affects Sperm’s Swimming Ability
A gene known to affect hormone action in breast and prostate cancer cells has been shown to have an impact on male fertility.
Water Filters Made From Plasma-Treated Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers have found that water purification membranes enhanced by plasma-treated carbon nanotubes are ideal for purifying briny water.
Gene That Links Obesity And Immunity Uncovered
Scientists from New Zealand and Australia have discovered a gene that links the immune system with obesity.
Japanese, Chinese & Indian Scientists Work The Hardest: Study
An new study suggests that Japanese, Indian and Chinese conservation scientists work very hard - producing a substantial amount of work late at night and over weekends.
NAVIA: Singapore’s First Electric Autonomous Vehicle
A new partnership will see an autonomous electric shuttle named NAVIA being tested on Singapore roads.
Dragonflies See Things Using On-Off Switches In Their Brains
Researchers have discovered a novel and complex visual circuit in a dragonfly's brain that could one day help to improve vision systems for robots.
Scientists Find Link Between Aristolochic Acid And Liver Cancer
A joint Singapore-Taiwan research has revealed a link between aristolochic acid (AA) and liver cancer.
Japanese Unis Dominate Shanghai Jiao Tong A-Pac Rankings
Japanese universities continue to dominate the Asia-Pacific region in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Drinking Caffeine (In Moderation!) May Support A Healthy Liver
To all the caffeine lovers of the world, researchers at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School may have some good news for you.