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Streamlining Robust Cell Line Development

Novel bioprocessing technologies can enable the development of robust, high-yield cell lines, supporting advances in biomedical research and pharmaceutical innovation.

All Seeing Artificial Eyes

360-degree vision is now possible with a novel artificial vision system inspired by fiddler crab’s eyes, reports researchers from South Korea and the United States.

Lenovo Accelerates Genomic Research With The Power Of HPC And AI

Sinisa Nikolic, Asia Pacific Director of HPC and AI at Lenovo ISG tells us how their latest tool can help researchers map the genomes of a cohort of people 188 times faster than before.

Trusting At Face Value

Researchers from Japan discover that greater levels of facial similarities in individuals of the same sex can increase perceived trustworthiness.

World’s First Kale-Based Prebiotics Made Especially For Asians

Left-over kale stems in its powder form could help improve digestive health for Asians.

Visionary Insight Into Dementia

Sight impairment could increase one’s risk of developing dementia, finds a research team from China and the United States.

Roads And Railways: Death Traps For Tigers

Expanding transportation network through Chitwan National Park in Nepal could reduce tiger numbers, reveals a study.

Travel Therapy

Tourism may soon be recognised as a dementia intervention by providing an experience which resembles current cognitive stimulation therapies, reveals a study.

Rice Husk Could Replace Heavy Metals In LEDs

The world’s first quantum dot LEDs made from recycled rice husks are shining a light on developing environmentally sustainable LED displays, report researchers in Japan.