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This Chip Can Detect Inflammation In Diabetics
Researchers in Singapore have developed a quick test to detect inflammation in diabetic patients.
UK, South Korea Partner On Developing 5G Technology
The South Korean government is collaborating with a research center in the UK on delivering 5G mobile communications and wireless connectivity technology.
2016 Nobel Prize In Medicine Awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi
Professor Ohsumi has been recognized for his role in the discovery of autophagy, a cellular self-renewal process.
First Winners of China’s US$1m Future Science Awards Announced
Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and Xue Qikun are the first two winners of China's version of the Nobel Prize, which each comes with a US$1 million cash prize.
AbbVie Opens API Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
The new manufacturing site in Singapore, AbbVie's first in Asia, will expand the company’s global operations for small molecule and biologics manufacturing.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Usa Thisyakorn
Professor Usa Thisyakorn, chairman of the Asian Dengue Vaccine Advocacy, hopes to present a united front against dengue in Thailand.
Scientists Find Region In Mouse Brain That Works Like GPS
Scientists in Japan have discovered a region of the mouse brain that acts like a GPS navigator in the absence of a sound cue signaling the location of a reward.
Medicinal Plant Compound Shrinks Prostate Tumors In Mice
A compound derived from the neem plant, which is typically used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, has been shown to reduce prostate cancer tumor size by 70 percent in mice.
The Milky Way’s Sun-Facing Spiral Is Bigger Than We Thought
The spiral arm of our galaxy that is closest to the Sun stretches for approximately 20,000 light years, significantly larger than previous estimates.
