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Dietary Fatty Acids Raise Hypertension Risk In Diabetics

Researchers in Japan have found that dietary fatty acid intake in diabetic patients may increase hypertension risk.

7 Must-Read Stories In February 2019

February 2019 also saw dynamic shifts in scientific leadership and business, but quantum computers and quantum communication dominated the conversation.

A Handy Method To Produce Chiral Compounds

Using iridium catalysts, South Korean Researchers have found a way to selectively synthesize chiral lactams more efficiently.

2019 Edition Of Asian Scientist 100 Announced

Each year, Asian Scientist Magazine highlights 100 outstanding thinkers and innovators from Asia who are pushing the envelope with their research.

WuXi STA And BioLingus Partner On Drug Delivery

The collaboration leverages BioLingus' platform for stabilizing and delivering drugs via tissues under the tongue.

Mahouts In Myanmar Are Younger And Less Experienced, Study Shows

Political changes and urbanization may be threatening the traditions and training of elephant handlers, or mahouts, in Myanmar.

A Pacemaker Powered By The Beating Heart

By bonding piezoelectric layers to a flexible plastic frame, scientists in China have designed a pacemaker that could harvest energy from a beating heart.

Freddy Boey Appointed NUS Deputy President For Innovation & Enterprise

In his new role, Professor Freddy Boey will oversee the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, research translation and graduate studies, as well as assume leadership of NUS Enterprise.

Honoring Research Talent: The Asian Scientist 100

Asia has no shortage of research talent, and the Asian Scientist 100 (2019 edition) aims to raise the profiles of outstanding scientists from the region.