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Supercharging Algae’s Ability To Produce Biofuels
Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme in red algae that could help improve biofuel production.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Malik Peiris
Inspired by French microbiologist Louis Pasteur, Professor Malik Peiris decided to specialize in virology, which led him to play a critical role in the identification and characterisation of the SARS coronavirus.
A Flexible Device To Monitor Heart Health
Scientists in South Korea have developed an elastic, conductive mesh that can be used to monitor electrophysiological signals as well as deliver thermal and electrical stimulations.
HKU And Microsoft Team Up For AI Research
The partnership grants HKU researchers and students access to Microsoft’s AI platforms and will further research in healthcare, fintech and smart city applications.
Schizophrenia And Parkinson’s Disease Share Common Mechanism
Using mice bearing a specific chromosomal deletion, researchers have found that schizophrenia and early-onset Parkinson’s disease may share a common underlying pathway.
Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Hydrocarbon Fuels
Scientists in South Korea have developed photocatalysts that allow carbon dioxide to be converted into usable fuel using just sunlight.
Kenji Doya Receives 2018 Donald O. Hebb Award
The award recognizes Professor Kenji Doya’s achievements in developing artificial neural networks.
Compacting The Yeast Genome Into A Single Chromosome
Using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system, scientists in China have created single-chromosome yeast to study the evolutionary benefits or drawbacks of having multiple chromosomes.
Personalisation For Your Palate
If online retailers can tailor their offerings to the individual, so can the F&B industry, say the co-founders of TabSquare.
