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Monkeys With Human Gene Show Improved Cognitive Performance
Researchers in China have improved the working memory and reaction time of transgenic monkeys bearing a human gene that regulates brain development.
Dealing With The Mental Burden Of Debt
Financial debt is a strain on cognitive resources, negatively impacting decision-making, which in turn prevents the poor from escaping poverty, say researchers in Singapore.
Winners Of Asian Scientist Lab Tech of the Year 2019 Award Announced
Ten laboratory technicians received cash and prizes worth over S$10,000 at the inaugural Asian Scientist Lab Tech of the Year 2019 award ceremony held in Singapore.
Better Protection Needed For Tiger Geckos In Vietnam
International trade in tiger geckos is decimating the population of the 19 species of lizard native to China, Vietnam and Japan.
Polysulfide Donor Suppresses Inflammation
By linking multiple sulfur atoms to the artificial amino acid acetylcysteine, researchers in Japan have found a way to dampen inflammation in mice.
Scientists Sequence Okinawan Sea Grape Genome
Not only did researchers in Japan decode the genome of the Okinawan sea grape, they also compared the genome to 15 other plant genomes to shed light on plant evolution.
Bronchiectasis Patients More Prone To Allergies, Study Shows
The Singapore-led study revealed that bronchiectasis patients are often allergic to fungi and dust mites, and that the specific allergens vary across regions.
Collagen Gel Helps Turn Stem Cells Into Neurons
Scientists in South Korea have cultivated neurons from stem cells using collagen gel from the tilapia fish, which mimics the stiffness of the human brain.
Nano-Blocks That Mix And Unmix In Response To Heat
Researchers in Japan have designed two types of nano-blocks that can combine and scramble repeatedly based on temperature differences in their environment.