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Japanese Universities Reach For Global Status

Seeking to compete in the globalized higher education sector, Japan has announced the Super Global program. But will it be enough to send Japanese universities up global rankings?

Addressing India’s Scientific Brain Drain

India has taken measures to increase the pay of young researchers, but experts say this may not be enough to beat brain drain.

7 Must-Read Stories In December 2014

Amidst exciting space news from India and the encouraging discovery of broadly neutralizing dengue antibodies comes the tragic story of a HIV outbreak in Cambodia.

Asia Braces For Ebola: Is Biotech Our Best Bet?

Juliana Chan & Yamini Chinnuswamy take a look at the options available in our medical toolbox should Ebola reach our shores.

The Optogenetics Revolution

Optogenetics promises to give neuroscience researchers unprecedented insight into the complexity of the brain. Sim Shuzhen traces its development and asks where the technology could take us.

The Great Gene Rush

Forget gold, companies are now trying to make money from a rich new source—the human genome. But is this good or bad for research innovation? Zaria Gorvett discusses.

Editor’s Note – January 2015 Print Magazine

Our January 2015 print edition starts the year off with a bang, looking at the latest developments in biotechnology.

Asia: The Place To Be For Science

Meet and mingle with the world's best scientists and attend top ranked universities—all right here in Asia.

7 Steps To Starting A Biotech Company

So you want to start a biotech company? Here are some tips to get you started!