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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.
Shaping A Sustainable Future For People And Planet
Research conducted in Vietnam indicates that supporting sustainable food production and consumption practices can help pave the way for improving both human and environmental health.
Dennis Lo Receives Prestigious 2022 Lasker Award
Dennis Lo was announced as the sole winner of the 2022 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his discovery of fetal DNA in maternal blood that led to non-invasive testing for chromosomal abnormalities.
Exercise During Pregnancy Boosts Babies’ Health
Moderate exercise before and during pregnancy promotes healthy fetal development through DNA methylation, researchers in Singapore find.
A Weather Website For Laotian Farmers
Partnering with the Laotian government, researchers have developed a weather website that helps farmers adapt to climate change and fight food insecurity.
Answering Unmet Needs With The Singapore Biodesign Innovation Fellowship
Singapore Biodesign supports local health tech innovators with a robust program, mentorship, workshops and valuable opportunities to meet investors.
Supporting Safe And Efficient Work With cPass™ Testing
GenScript’s cPass serology test helped one construction firm, AcroMeta Group, ensure employees could make informed decisions on their individual COVID-19 risk and prevention.
Inequitable Access To Greenspaces
Greenspace inequality in the Global South is almost twice that in the Global North, shows a study by researchers from Hong Kong and the United States.
Ultrasound Exposure: Making Waves In Depression Treatment
Ultrasound exposure could potentially reduce depression symptoms, reveals a study in rodents by Japanese researchers