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Renowned Pathologist K. Shanmugaratnam Dies At 97 (In Memoriam)

Shanmugaratnam established the Singapore Cancer Registry in 1967, and continued to consult and teach at Singapore’s National University Hospital well into his nineties.

Tackling Dementia Using Ultrasound

A research group in Japan has demonstrated that ultrasound applied to the brain could help treat dementia.

The Buzz Over Queen Bee Learning And Memory

Chinese scientists have demonstrated that epigenetics contributes to superior learning capacities in queen bees.

‘Raincoat’ For Potatoes Keeps Them Fresh For Longer

Chinese scientists have developed a cheap and eco-friendly way to prolong the shelf life of potatoes.

The Unbearable Uncertainty Of Biology

A new blood test could help make pregnancy more predictable, but uncertainty will always be with us.

WuXi STA And Antengene To Collaborate On Cancer Drug Development

Antengene is tapping on WuXi STA’s end-to-end drug development platform to accelerate the clinical testing and commercialization of cancer drugs.

Dietary Fat, Not Sugar Or Protein, Causes Weight Gain

A large-scale dietary trial in mice shows that fat, not protein or carbohydrate, was responsible for causing obesity.

Blazar Identified As Source Of High-Energy Neutrino

An international team of scientists has found the origin of a ultra-high energy neutrino that was first detected in September 2017.

Grab And NUS Set Up AI Lab

The ~US$4.5 million joint lab aims to help cities in Southeast Asia solve some of their most pressing challenges, like traffic congestion.