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Why Viruses Strike Some People But Not Others
Metabolic stress could explain why some people get sick from flaviviral infections such as dengue fever while others don’t.
How mTOR Modulates Muscle Memory
Scientists in China have identified a molecular pathway that links exercise and improved motor functions.
The ABCs Of Why Bats Rarely Get Cancer
The low incidence of cancer in bats can be attributed to high ABCB1 gene expression, according to research by scientists in Singapore.
Nanoparticles To Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel
Gold nanoparticles that use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into methane could help limit the effects of climate change, say scientists in India.
Getting Particular About Electrode-Active Materials
By modeling the particles of electrode-active materials in three dimensions, scientists in South Korea seek to improve the efficiency of power cells in electric vehicles.
Third Edition Of The Asian Scientist Writing Prize Launched
The Asian Scientist Writing Prize is back for a third run with a new theme focused on STEM and Sustainability in Asia.
Unmasking Stomach Cancer
Researchers in Japan have found that a layer of cells that appears like normal stomach lining can make it difficult to spot stomach cancer.
Imprinted Nanoparticles For Stamping Out Breast Cancer
By synthesizing nanoparticles in the presence of their intended biomolecular targets, researchers in China have found a way to specifically target aggressive breast cancer.
Singapore Corals Likely To Survive Sea Level Rise
Singapore's corals are likely to be resilient to rising sea levels, scientists find.