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What Is Driving The Loss Of Protected Areas?

The larger the protected area, the more likely it is to experience downgrading, downsizing and degazettement.

Fishing Out The Binding Partners Of Membrane Proteins

A yeast-inspired method to study how membrane proteins interact with other proteins could lead to new drugs targeting cell surface signaling molecules.

Eliminating ‘Springback’ To Help Make Environmentally Friendly Cars

Researchers have developed a method to reduce defects in press formed high strength steel.

Rattan Wood Bone Implants Near Human Trials

Rattan, a plant found throughout Southeast Asia, could be a new source of biocompatible bone implants, researchers say.

Antibody May Help Immune System Catch Evasive Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancers resistant to existing treatments could be tackled using the PD-1 inhibitory antibody nivolumab, study shows.

Stonefish Venom Research Could Combat Transplant Rejection

Understanding the crystal structure of stonefish toxin could help scientists design drugs that prevent transplant rejection driven by the perforin immune response.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Dr. Kenneth Lee

Information technology has improved our lives, but to continue to enjoy its benefits, we need to ensure that science and engineering win the war for talent, Dr. Kenneth Lee says.

Hibernating Primates Found In Southeast Asia

Vietnamese pygmy slow lorises join the lemurs of Madagascar as the only primates known to hibernate.

Was The Fish Fresh Before It Was Frozen?

We can't always tell if fish is fresh simply by looking at it, but spectral analyzers might be able to do the trick.