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Why A Pair Of Genes Is Just Right For Cells
Haploid and tetraploid cells under- or over-produce centrosomes and microtubules respectively, leading to instability during cell division.
Lion TCR Raises US$20 Million In Series A Funding
The funds will be used to advance clinical trials of LioCyx™, Lion TCR’s T-cell therapy against hepatocellular carcinoma.
Sweet Potatoes May Have Originated In India
Based on the discovery of 57-million-year-old leaf fossils, scientists in India and the US suggest that the sweet potato first appeared in India.
Akira Yoshino: Inventing The Lithium Ion Battery
Dr. Akira Yoshino, father of the modern lithium ion battery and 2018 Japan Prize laureate, talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about energy, the future of cars and how curiosity makes a career.
A Peptide That Helps Plants Deal With Salt Stress
A research group in Japan has discovered a peptide that helps increase salt tolerance in plants.
Turning Food Scraps Into Electricity (VIDEO)
Scientists have invented a self-sustaining system that uses microbes to digest food waste, producing electricity, heat and fertilizers in the process.
Moulding Clay Into Color-Changing Films
Scientists in Japan have combined clay and dye to create a film that changes color in response to humidity.
Turning Waste Cardboard Into A Chromium Filter
A research group in China has devised a method to turn discarded cardboard boxes into a nanocomposite that can absorb chromium from water.
Tiny Thermometer Measures Minute Fluctuations
A research team in Japan has developed a thermometer that can measure rapid changes in temperature at the nanoscale.
