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Asian Science Camp 2013 Kicks Off In Tsukuba, Japan
The Asian Science Camp 2013 is taking place this week in Tsukuba, Japan with 200 participants ranging from high school students to university undergraduates.
Boys (But Not Girls) Suffer From Fathers’ Long Working Hours
Researchers have found that fathers' extremely long working hours can be detrimental to their sons' well-being.
New Anti-Dengue Strategy Raises Hopes For Universal Vaccine
Scientists have come up with a new strategy that cripples the ability of the dengue virus to escape the host immune system.
Viewing Fukushima In The Cold Light Of Chernobyl
Several studies of Chernobyl are bringing a new focus on the long-term effects of the Fukushima nuclear disaster on Japanese wildlife.
Enzyme ‘Lynked’ To Anemia
A team of researchers has uncovered a link between an enzyme known as Lyn and the blood disorder anemia.
New Test To Detect Dangerous Stage Of TB
Researchers are testing a new strategy to effectively detect the dangerous stage of TB in Pakistani children for the first time.
More Work Needed In Myanmar On Drug-Resistant TB
A WHO report projects that Myanmar will have a US$22 million funding gap for tuberculosis (TB care) and control services.
Flooding Prompts Health Concerns In Philippines
Philippine health officials have expressed concern over the risk of diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases following days of extensive flooding in the north of the country.
Method To Authenticate World’s Costliest Coffee Developed
Scientists have developed the first scientific method to verify the authenticity of Kopi Luwak, the world's costliest coffee.
