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Inflammation Implicated In Diabetic Kidney Disease

A mouse model of diabetic nephropathy suggests that inflammation and immune responsiveness may determine whether diabetics suffer from kidney disease.

Wheat Bran: An Unlikely Ally Against Oil Spills

Scientists in China have found that wheat bran could be useful to separate crude oil from water.

Strengthening Life’s Shock Absorbers

What factors can help the elderly bounce back from life ‘shocks’ like unemployment and the diagnosis of a major illness?

The Importance Of Being Efficient

Differences in efficiency explain why mergers can be beneficial, as well as why China imports so much waste, says SMU Assistant Professor Xu Jianhuan.

The Long Tail Of History

Political decisions made hundreds of years ago can have path-dependent, far-reaching consequences for the present, says SMU Professor Elvin Lim.

The Business Of Building A Better Blockchain

Blockchain protocols need to be scalable, faster and more secure before they can enter mainstream use, says NUS Assistant Professor and entrepreneur Prateek Saxena.

Blockchain And Energy—Power, Not Magic

Blockchain-based platforms could slash energy costs and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy; yet the nascent technology isn’t an instant formula for success.

Putting Cancer In The Crosshairs

Augmenting oncology with technology can help physicians make more informed decisions and drive better patient outcomes.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Nguyen Thi Hiep

Dr. Nguyen Thị Hiep is on a mission to promote tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in her home country of Vietnam.