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Health

Zika Virus Endemic In Thailand, Study Shows

Unlike in South America where the Zika virus disappears two or three years after outbreaks, Zika transmission in Thailand has persisted for at least 16 years.
In the Lab

Study Predicts Major Losses To Asian Elephant Habitats By 2070

Asian elephants may lose up to 42 percent of suitable habitats in India and Nepal by 2070, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Health

EMAS Initiative Improves Obstetric Care In Indonesia

A large-scale US-led initiative is linked to reductions in maternal and newborn deaths in Indonesia, according to researchers in the US.
In the Lab

Mother’s Dengue Exposure Worsens Impact Of Zika Virus On Fetus

Antibodies against the dengue virus can promote the transmission of the Zika virus from mother to fetus, resulting in more severe brain damage, say researchers in Singapore.
In the Lab

Endangered Eels Found Using eDNA

Based on DNA shed by organisms into the environment, scientists in Japan have found a way to measure the distribution of endangered eel species in Japan.
In the Lab

An Invisibility Cloak Based On Kevlar Fibers

Scientists in China have devised an aerogel that can hide a hot object from infrared detection.
In the Lab

A Tool To Validate The Safety Of Gene Editing Systems

A China-led research collaboration has resulted in a technique to identify single nucleotide variations, insertions and deletions potentially introduced by gene editors like CRISPR-Cas9.
In the Lab

Agent Orange Contamination Persists In Vietnam, Study Shows

Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute the environment in Vietnam, say researchers in the US.
In the Lab

Tracking The Spread Of Cassava Mosaic Virus

The Sri Lankan cassava mosaic virus threatens 3.5 million hectares of crops in Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for disease-resistant varieties, say researchers.