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Combining DNA & MicroRNA Data For The Best Of Both Worlds
Researchers in Japan have established a method that integrates microRNA and genome-wide association study data to help identify the root causes of disease.
Sensor Could Grant Robots A ‘Human Touch’
A research group in South Korea has invented a device capable of measuring surface textures with high accuracy.
Nuts And Bolts—Leveraging Tech For Logistics
The weakest link in a supply chain could cost companies dearly. Here are three TechOffers making logistics more tractable and efficient.
Inflammation Implicated In Diabetic Kidney Disease
A mouse model of diabetic nephropathy suggests that inflammation and immune responsiveness may determine whether diabetics suffer from kidney disease.
Wheat Bran: An Unlikely Ally Against Oil Spills
Scientists in China have found that wheat bran could be useful to separate crude oil from water.
Strengthening Life’s Shock Absorbers
What factors can help the elderly bounce back from life ‘shocks’ like unemployment and the diagnosis of a major illness?
The Importance Of Being Efficient
Differences in efficiency explain why mergers can be beneficial, as well as why China imports so much waste, says SMU Assistant Professor Xu Jianhuan.
The Long Tail Of History
Political decisions made hundreds of years ago can have path-dependent, far-reaching consequences for the present, says SMU Professor Elvin Lim.
The Business Of Building A Better Blockchain
Blockchain protocols need to be scalable, faster and more secure before they can enter mainstream use, says NUS Assistant Professor and entrepreneur Prateek Saxena.
