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‘Dino’ Bone Turns Out To Be From An Extinct Sea Cow

Japanese paleontologists have identified an uncatalogued ‘dinosaur’ bone as belonging to an extinct sea mammal.

Finding The Achilles’ Heel Of Drug Resistant Bacteria

By screening a total of 50,240 small molecules, scientists discovered a compound that suppresses the ability of multidrug resistant bacteria to cause infection.

Would You Trust A Robot With Your Mind?

AI-based technologies are increasingly being used to address mental health problems. But what are the risks involved?

Tokyo Tech & Tohoku University Take A Quantum (Computing) Leap

Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tohoku University will join forces to carry out basic and applied research in quantum computing.

Six Asian Scientists Featured In New Children’s Book Series

Wildtype Books launches Asian Scientist Junior, a book series highlighting outstanding scientists from Asia.

Fetal Gene Therapy Prevents Gaucher Disease

Using gene therapy on the brains of fetal mice and non-human primates, researchers have managed to prevent a fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease.

A Twist In The Tale Of mRNA Tails

A team of scientists in South Korea have discovered that mixed mRNA tails act like a shield that extends the lifespan of mRNA species.

A Reason To Smile: Teeth-Whitening Nanoparticles

Researchers in China have developed a method to whiten teeth without causing damage to the enamel.

Ascentage Pharma Secures US$150 Million In Series C Funding

Ascentage Pharma will use the funds to further their pipeline of drugs targeting apoptotic pathways for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.