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Leptospirosis Study Unmasks Global Impact
A systematic review on leptospirosis sheds a light on its occurrence in Asia, as scientists implore policymakers to set up better systems for the surveillance and treatment of this neglected disease.
Xmalesia: Indonesia’s Digital Herbarium
The Xmalesia digital herbarium currently has a collection of 2,000 plant samples and 800 DNA barcodes.
Palm Oil Additive May Not Stand Up To Scientific Scrutiny
Marketed as a healthier oil due to its apparent stability and lower oil absorption rates, Afdhal palm oil may not stand up to the scrutiny of critics.
Clean Tech Collaboration Center For Asia-Pac Launched
The Asia-Pacific UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center aims to help developing countries in the region kickstart projects to mitigate climate change.
Food Fortification Could Avert A Million Deaths, Experts Say
Joint partnerships between public and private sector in food fortification could help meet national health and social needs.
Philippines Reports Affordable Healthcare Gains
Experts say the 'pay for performance' public healthcare model might be the way forward in sustainable quality healthcare.
Cancer Database Marries Genetic & Molecular Data
Researchers have developed a database that integrates cancer genes and markers with experimental data.
The Thousand-Year Cycles Of Indian Monsoons
By examining cave carbonate samples, researchers have found a variation in monsoon seasons in ancient India.
Building The Software Of Cities
The Fujitsu-SMU Urban Computing and Engineering Corp. Lab is using technology to build cities free of taxi queues, congestion and crowding.
Leptospirosis Study Unmasks Global Impact
A systematic review on leptospirosis sheds a light on its occurrence in Asia, as scientists implore policymakers to set up better systems for the surveillance and treatment of this neglected disease.
Xmalesia: Indonesia’s Digital Herbarium
The Xmalesia digital herbarium currently has a collection of 2,000 plant samples and 800 DNA barcodes.
Palm Oil Additive May Not Stand Up To Scientific Scrutiny
Marketed as a healthier oil due to its apparent stability and lower oil absorption rates, Afdhal palm oil may not stand up to the scrutiny of critics.
Clean Tech Collaboration Center For Asia-Pac Launched
The Asia-Pacific UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center aims to help developing countries in the region kickstart projects to mitigate climate change.
Food Fortification Could Avert A Million Deaths, Experts Say
Joint partnerships between public and private sector in food fortification could help meet national health and social needs.
Philippines Reports Affordable Healthcare Gains
Experts say the 'pay for performance' public healthcare model might be the way forward in sustainable quality healthcare.
Cancer Database Marries Genetic & Molecular Data
Researchers have developed a database that integrates cancer genes and markers with experimental data.
The Thousand-Year Cycles Of Indian Monsoons
By examining cave carbonate samples, researchers have found a variation in monsoon seasons in ancient India.
Building The Software Of Cities
The Fujitsu-SMU Urban Computing and Engineering Corp. Lab is using technology to build cities free of taxi queues, congestion and crowding.









