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Why Are Law And Medicine So Popular In Singapore?
Being a doctor or a lawyer is a popular aspiration for many Singaporeans, and earning power is just one of many reasons behind it.
Smell Is A Democracy, Not A Dictatorship
Odors activate neuronal structures called glomeruli in the brain; the fruit fly's smell preference depends on most, if not all, of them.
Tarantula Venom Provides Clue To Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain
Spider venom can help researchers identify new pain pathways and develop treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.
Breaking Up DNA, Lightsaber Style
Scientists in India have found that damage to DNA can be induced by ultra-short pulses of high-intensity laser light.
Chinese Neuroscientist Wins Gruber Neuroscience Prize
Poo Mu-Ming, director of the Institute of Neuroscience in Shanghai, is being honored for his seminal discoveries in brain plasticity.
Ultragenyx, Takeda To Develop Drugs For Rare Genetic Diseases
Ultragenyx and Takeda will work together to develop and commercialize therapies for rare genetic diseases.
The Accidental Internet Pioneer
Tan Tin Wee brought the wonders of the Internet to Singapore in the 90’s—starting with a videocast of the 1994 National Day Parade for those living or working overseas.
Singapore Math Is Popular Among Educators Worldwide. Why?
Singapore Math has gone beyond helping Singaporean students excel in the classroom to becoming a commercial product used widely around the world.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Neo Mei Lin
Neo Mei Lin, a research fellow at the Tropical Marine Science Institute in Singapore, champions marine conservation—particularly of the iconic giant clam.
