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Reading THE SIGNS Of Wellbeing In Singapore
Singapore researchers have found that 62 percent of older Singaporeans rated their own health as good, very good or excellent.
Singapore: A Sentinel For Southeast Asian Seafood Safety (VIDEO)
What we learnt from the unprecedented 2015 GBS outbreak and its implications for food safety in Southeast Asia.
Serotonin Crucial For Energy Production In Neurons
Scientists in India have found that serotonin triggers the generation of mitochondria in neurons.
A Tool For Rapid Diagnosis Of Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers in Japan have developed a fast, accurate and fully automated device that can measure the extent of α-synuclein aggregation in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Parkinson's disease.
Graphene Gives Semiconductors A Boost
Scientists in South Korea have combined graphene with amorphous carbon to increase its signal transmission efficiency and stability for use in semiconductor devices.
Weaving Technology Into The Songket Supply Chain
An international team of researchers suggests that technology could help reduce the exploitation of traditional weavers in Malaysia.
Scanning For Scoliosis Using A Palm-Sized Device
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a palm-sized 3D ultrasound imaging system that could allow mass screening for scoliosis.
Helping Preemies Breathe Freely
Scientists in China have found that a noninvasive strategy of ventilation resulted in better outcomes for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome.
Star With Unusual Chemistry Came From Out Of Town
Using the Subaru Telescope, astronomers have confirmed the existence of a star that may have originated in a dwarf galaxy that has since merged with the Milky Way.