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Wuhan Travel Ban Prevented 700,000 COVID-19 Cases: Report
Tough control measures taken by China in the first 50 days of the epidemic may have prevented more than 700,000 infections, a study finds.
Jui Lim Appointed As Incoming SGInnovate CEO
A medical doctor by training, Dr. Jui Lim brings over two decades of experience in innovation, research commercialization and investment to SGInnovate.
7 Best Practices From Singapore’s Pandemic Preparedness Playbook
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore has won praise for its ‘gold standard’ response. Still, Singaporean medical leaders caution that several critical issues must first be addressed to quell the ongoing epidemic.
Chinese Scientists Sequence Genome Of COVID-19
A research group in China has sequenced the genome of the COVID-19 virus and reported that the virus most likely originated from bats.
2019 Newton Prize Winners Announced
The Newton Prize aims to encourage new international collaborations to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
PDB’s Molecule Of The Month: The Coronavirus Protease
Finding a way to block COVID-19’s distinctive heart-shaped protease may be the key to stopping the ongoing epidemic.
L’Oréal-UNESCO Honors Four Asian Scientists
The L’Oréal-UNESCO International Awards For Women in Science acknowledge outstanding women who are pushing the frontiers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Taal Volcano Eruption Prompts Thousands To Evacuate
The Taal volcano in the Philippines spewed lava early Monday morning, its first eruption since 1977.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s 2019 Roundup
Just in case you missed them, we bring you some of the top stories on Asian Scientist Magazine in 2019.












