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Warming Climate May Endanger Asia’s Water Tower

Climate models predict that melting glaciers and snowpacks in High Mountain Asia will make one of the largest freshwater reserves unsustainable, threatening water security for Asia's rapidly growing population.

Scientists Identify Protein That Contributes To Fibrosis

VGLL3 protein causes fibrosis in various internal organs by overproducing collagen.

Telomere Length May Predict Depression In Older Adults

A study from South Korea reveals that the shortening of telomeres can be potentially used for early diagnosis of depression and cognitive impairment in healthy elderly individuals. But more studies are needed to confirm this.

Celebrating The Human Genome Project: What’s Next For Genome Sequencing?

Twenty years after the completion of the Human Genome Project, genomics and sequencing technologies continue to advance toward more effective, accessible and inclusive horizons.

The Future Is Fermentation

Fermentation can do more than make food taste better and last longer—it may hold the key to building a more resilient, sustainable global food system.

Capping Carbon On Asia’s Supercomputers

Thoughtful processor design, optimized programming and strong government support are helping to make high performance computing ecosystems more sustainable.

Caring For The Caregivers

COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated the mental toll of being a healthcare worker especially in low-resource settings in Asia. As we move toward a new normal, governments, hospitals and mental health experts are beginning to support the neglected community of health care workers, but many challenges are yet to be addressed.

Adenovirus Outbreak Has Infected Thousands Of Children In India

Researchers recommend monitoring adenovirus mutations and developing vaccines.

Shedding Light On Lymphoma

A look into the complex blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system and some of the treatment options available.