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Yellow Cabs Get Into Fewer Accidents Than Blue Ones
Painting all taxis in Singapore yellow could help save US$1.4 million a year, scientists estimate.
BeiGene Receives US$320 Million To Build Biologics Facility In China
BeiGene Co. Ltd. and Guangzhou Development District have entered into a joint venture worth US$330 million to build a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing plant.
Sieving Out MicroRNAs In A Matter Of Milliseconds
Scientists in Japan have developed a nanobiodevice that can separate microRNAs from DNA in the fraction of a second.
The Healing Hug Of A Nanofiber Mesh
Researchers have developed a soft, biodegradable mesh that can release vitamin B12 at the site of injury to help nerves to regenerate and restore their function.
Putting The ‘Public’ In Public Policy
To better engage the public, policy-makers need new and better ways of dealing with unintended consequences, says SMU Professor David Chan, speaking at the SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute's recent conference on 'Unintended Consequences in Singapore'.
Thriving In An Uncertain World
A culture of innovation is needed for Singapore to shine, says SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, speaking at the SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute's recent conference on 'Unintended Consequences in Singapore'.
Fast-Setting Hydrogel Helps Re-Attach Rabbit Retinas (VIDEO)
Scientists have developed a quick-setting hydrogel that could replace vitreous and other soft tissues.
A Safer Shade Of Black
Polydopamine, a black substance structurally similar to melanin, could be a safer alternative to conventional chemical hair dyes.
Alternatively Spliced Variants Linked To Schizophrenia
Researchers have identified splicing quantitative trait loci in the human brain that may be associated with mental disorders such as schizophrenia.
