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Fungus Becomes Factory For African Sleeping Sickness Drug
By genetically modifying a fungus, researchers in Japan can produce large quantities of ascofuranone, a promising antibiotic for the treatment of African sleeping sickness.
Alcohol Intake Linked To Stroke Risk In East Asians
An international team of researchers has found that alcohol increases stroke risk by about 35 percent for every 280 grams of alcohol a week in East Asians.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Varisa Pongrakhananon
Find out how Dr. Varisa Pongrakhananon's research on microtubules is paving the way for potential cancer therapies.
The Ongoing Quest For Quantum Supremacy
Researchers and industry users need to understand each other to harness the true potential of quantum computing, say speakers at a panel organized by SGInnovate.
Entangled Photons Strengthen Data Encryption
By keeping entangled photons in sync as they travel different paths through an optical fiber network, researchers in Singapore have demonstrated successful quantum key distribution over a distance of ten kilometers.
A Dance Of Giants And Hobbits—How Corporates And Startups Can Collaborate
Partnerships between companies at different ends of the size spectrum can be tricky, but clear targets and timelines, as well as trust, is critical if collaborative innovation is to take off.
Deep Microbes Shed Light On Carbon Cycle
Scientists have discovered a way to track the activity of microbes that degrade hydrocarbons, which could lead to a better understanding of the Earth's carbon cycle.
Monkeys With Human Gene Show Improved Cognitive Performance
Researchers in China have improved the working memory and reaction time of transgenic monkeys bearing a human gene that regulates brain development.
Dealing With The Mental Burden Of Debt
Financial debt is a strain on cognitive resources, negatively impacting decision-making, which in turn prevents the poor from escaping poverty, say researchers in Singapore.
