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The Unsung Heroes Of Biomedical Research
Asian Scientist Magazine brings you the motley crew of model organisms that pioneered discovery in the 21st century.
Snipping Out HIV
Someday, editing our genome could be as simple as cut-and-paste, writes Tang Yew Chung.
Making Pricey Pills Cheaper
Developing new drugs is undeniably expensive. Could big data and innovating funding mechanisms work together to make them more accessible to those who need it most?
Diamonds On Demand
Most of us know that diamonds are mined from the earth, but did you know that they can also be grown in the laboratory?
Editor’s Note – April 2015 Print Magazine
Check out our exclusive interviews with Takeda's Dr. Tachi Yamada and RIKEN's Professor Masayo Takahashi in the April 2015 print magazine!
Nanomaterial “Sniper” Targets Cancer Stem Cells
A nanomaterial that effectively targets cancer stem cells without harming non-cancerous cells shows significant therapeutic potential.
A New Target For Intractable Epilepsy
The mTOR signaling pathway has been identified as a potential therapeutic target in patients suffering from intractable epilepsy.
Pinpointing The Pacemaker Cells Of Sleep Cycles
A study in mice has identified the specific neurons involved in the regulation of the circadian cycle.
