TOP NEWS
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2015
From the benefits of breastfeeding and the dangers of melatonin; parents, this month's top stories are for you!
New Home For Critically Endangered Porpoises
A total of 16 finless porpoises will be relocated to more secure waters away from the main Yangtze River by 2017.
World’s First Human Hendra Trials Begin
A monoclonal antibody has entered clinical trials as an experimental treatment for the deadly Hendra virus.
Made-In-China Ebola Vaccine Clears Phase I Trials
A vaccine based on the current strain of Ebola has been shown to be safe and provoke an immune response in humans.
Whole-Virus Ebola Vaccine Protective In Monkeys
A whole-virus Ebola vaccine has been proven safe and effective in non-human primates.
Three Asians Bestowed L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards
Three exceptional women from Asia have been recognized at the 17th annual L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science award.
Ultrasound Away Your Alzheimer’s Plaques?
Although clinical trials are at least two years away, a promising study in mice suggests that Alzheimer's can be non-invasively treated by ultrasound.
Asian Scientist Chief Editor Honored As WEF Young Global Leader
Asian Scientist Magazine founder and editor-in-chief Dr. Juliana Chan has been elected Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.
China’s Yutu Exposes The Layers Of The Moon
Data from the Yutu rover indicate that there are at least nine distinct layers below the surface of the Moon.
