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Immune Cell ‘Handshake’ Can Kill Dengue Virus

The interaction between two types of immune cells—mast cells and γδ T cells—is necessary for fighting dengue infection, say researchers from Singapore.

Single Cells Move To A Different Beat

Unlike their unicellular counterparts, aggregated social amoebae need physical contact to get them going, say researchers from Japan.

Supercapacitors Stabilized By Graphene Mesosponges

A continuous three-dimensional framework of graphene known as a mesosponge can be used to make supercapacitors more stable.

A Radical Way To Purify Water Using Light

Instead of relying on metal-based catalysts to purify water, researchers in China have developed graphitic carbon nitride sheets that do not create secondary pollution.

Paul Tam To Receive 2020 Rehbein Medal

HKU Professor Paul Tam is the first Asian to receive the Rehbein Medal from the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association.

Microfluidic Fabrication Made Simple

Scientists in Singapore have used fluoropolymers to create microfluidic devices that do not swell upon exposure to organic solvents.

Cervical Cancer On The Rise In Japan, Say Researchers

The discontinuation of a vaccination program against human papillomavirus may be increasing the incidence of cervical cancer in Japan.

A Bone To Pick With Vit D

Scientists in Japan have found that vitamin D signaling promotes the pathological accumulation of collagen fibers in bone.

Chinese Physicists Win 2018 Newcomb-Cleveland Prize

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognized 34 Chinese physicists for laying the groundwork of a quantum internet.