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What Do You See?

Some see white, some see blue. We see a golden opportunity for science communication!

Asia’s Turn At The New Space Age?

Will Asian governmental efforts take man to space or will private companies get there first?

Diet, Location And Your Kid’s Gut Bacteria

An Asia-wide study of the gut microbiota of primary school children has identified differences linked to diet and geographical location.

The Alzheimers Enzyme’s “Chopstick Capture” Approach

The enzyme responsible for forming amyloid-β plaques recognizes its substrates with two regions that act like a pair of chopsticks, study says.

Drug Resistant Malaria Detected In Myanmar

Artemisinin-resistant malaria parasites have emerged in Myanmar, with 39 percent of the samples testing positive for the K13 mutation.

Parkinson’s Protein Helps Make Ultrathin Nanoparticle Films

The bane of Parkinson's sufferers could turn out to have many useful applications in flexible electronics and wearable devices.

A New Treatment For Inflammatory Diseases

The molecule MCC950 targets the inflammasomes and could be used to treat diseases such as cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes.

Bringing Transparency To Financial Reporting

Research on financial reporting and disclosure examines issues at the heart of business, say Professors Cheng Qiang and Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy.

The Importance Of Internal Controls

SMU Associate Professor Goh Beng Wee investigates the benefits and consequences of internal controls to corporate organisations.