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Traditional Medicine Yields Anti-HIV Compound More Powerful Than AZT
A type of willow-leafed plant common in Southeast Asia has been found to contain a potent compound that could help treat HIV.
Semiconductor Engineer, Plant Scientist Honored With 2017 Kyoto Prize
A semiconductor engineer from Japan and a plant physiologist from Australia are among this year's Kyoto Prize laureates.
Asian Scientist x PHD Comics: Where Art & Science Collide!
This July, Asian Scientist Magazine is proud to present you a science communications masterclass by creator of PHD Comics, Jorge Cham.
Tracking India’s Shifting Diabetes Epidemic
As India becomes more prosperous, diabetes is likely to disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged groups—a transition already seen in high-income countries.
The Secret Of Sequential Thinking
Researchers have discovered ‘event cells’ in the brain's hippocampus that can sequentially organize memories for events as well as places.
Switch Solvent, Change Color
Researchers in South Korea have developed a carbon nanostructure capable of changing shape and color depending on the solvents used.
‘Breathing’ Skyrmions Could Be Used Beyond Memory Devices
The first ever observation of skyrmion ‘breathing’ paves the way for ultra-fast communications of the future.
Paying People Cash To Lose Weight Works
Paying participants in a weight loss program just US$160 can help them lose weight and keep the pounds off, study shows.
Stem Cell Transplantations Produce Mixed Results For Patients With STAT1 Mutation
Stem cell transplants were able to cure five patients with STAT1 mutations, but killed nine out of 15 subjects studied.
