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The Genetics Of Aging Revealed In Worms

Scientists in China have discovered how the rate of aging differs among populations by studying the genes of nematode worms.

A New Spin On Quantum Measurements

Researchers have developed a method for quantifying the collective spin motions in a magnet using an elementary quantum-computing device.

Harmful Bacteria Hitch A Ride On Houseflies

Scientists in Singapore have sequenced the genomes of flies and their associated bacteria to demonstrate that flies may be used for disease monitoring.

Giving AI A Fair Trial

Society must carefully weigh the merits and potential pitfalls of advanced AI that can do the work of junior lawyers, make judicial decisions and influence human behavior, said experts at SMU’s Future of Law Conference.

Is This Town Big Enough?

What does Singapore’s recent push towards deep technology mean for the country’s more mature life sciences sector?

Model Mice Mimic ALS

Using a transgenic mouse model, scientists have found the accumulation of TPD-43 in neurons is related to motor and memory deficits.

Spin To Re-Create Nature’s Shapes

Using the centripetal force of a rotating fluid, researchers in South Korea have been able to make particles assemble into shapes found in nature.

Extending The Range Of Water-Splitting Light

A team of researchers have produced hydrogen fuel from water using less energetic near-infrared light.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Matthew Chang

Associate Professor Matthew Chang is leading a team of interdisciplinary scientists to reprogram living organisms to perform useful functions for humans.