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Scaling Up Viral Surveillance
Twist Bioscience’s target enrichment approach streamlines the discovery, monitoring and management of viruses and their transmission.
Discovering Drugs Through Big Data
Wuhan University researchers develop FingerDTA: an algorithm to predict drug-target binding affinities.
High-Protein Diets Could Help Prevent Post-Diet Weight Regain
Researchers have discovered eating a high-protein diet after a restrictive diet could help prevent weight regain by supressing the presence of gut bacteria responsible for fat absorption.
Singapore Recognizes Two Researchers With 2022 President’s Science And Technology Awards
Two researchers were presented with the President’s Science and Technology Awards for their exceptional contributions to Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.
COVID-19’s Shadow On Suicides
Researchers have found that COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in suicide rates in Japan, particularly among young working women.
Six Scientists Win India’s Infosys Science Prize
The Infosys Science Foundation recognizes Indian researchers' noteworthy contributions to science and society.
Combating Antimicrobial Resistance With Rapid Diagnostic Solutions
When time is of the essence, bioMérieux’s BioFire® technology and its robust multiplex PCR panels ensure quick and actionable diagnostic results to support clinicians and physicians in identifying infectious diseases.
Tech That Gives Back
As natural disasters, climate change and health emergencies continue to affect communities in Asia, people and institutions turn to tech to provide help.
Advancing Accessible ‘Green Science’ With Illumina’s NovaSeq™ X Series
Quicker, more powerful and more sustainable than its predecessors, the NovaSeq X series of sequencers is set to advance genome research and patient care in Asia.
Scaling Up Viral Surveillance
Twist Bioscience’s target enrichment approach streamlines the discovery, monitoring and management of viruses and their transmission.
Discovering Drugs Through Big Data
Wuhan University researchers develop FingerDTA: an algorithm to predict drug-target binding affinities.
High-Protein Diets Could Help Prevent Post-Diet Weight Regain
Researchers have discovered eating a high-protein diet after a restrictive diet could help prevent weight regain by supressing the presence of gut bacteria responsible for fat absorption.
Singapore Recognizes Two Researchers With 2022 President’s Science And Technology Awards
Two researchers were presented with the President’s Science and Technology Awards for their exceptional contributions to Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.
COVID-19’s Shadow On Suicides
Researchers have found that COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in suicide rates in Japan, particularly among young working women.
Six Scientists Win India’s Infosys Science Prize
The Infosys Science Foundation recognizes Indian researchers' noteworthy contributions to science and society.
Combating Antimicrobial Resistance With Rapid Diagnostic Solutions
When time is of the essence, bioMérieux’s BioFire® technology and its robust multiplex PCR panels ensure quick and actionable diagnostic results to support clinicians and physicians in identifying infectious diseases.
Tech That Gives Back
As natural disasters, climate change and health emergencies continue to affect communities in Asia, people and institutions turn to tech to provide help.
Advancing Accessible ‘Green Science’ With Illumina’s NovaSeq™ X Series
Quicker, more powerful and more sustainable than its predecessors, the NovaSeq X series of sequencers is set to advance genome research and patient care in Asia.









