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GenomeAsia 100K To Sequence 100,000 Asian Genomes
GenomeAsia 100K, a non-profit consortium, aims to generate genomic information for Asian populations and promote genetic understanding.
Is Your Gene Editing On Target? Find Out Faster & More Cheaply
Multiplex Digenome-seq helps researchers identify target sites for CRISPR-Cas9 enzymes that are least likely to have off-target effects.
How To Grow Hypoallergenic Peanuts
Just a few days of germination can help reduce the allergen level of peanuts, researchers say.
Babies Can Categorize Colors Before Learning What They’re Called
Researchers have found that babies can differentiate between color categories even before learning language.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Reina Reyes
Dr. Reina Reyes may have shifted from astrophysics to data analytics, but her passion for science outreach remains unchanged.
Aging Stem Cells Could Be Cause Of Hair Loss
The breakdown of collagen caused by accumulated DNA damage in hair follicle stem cells is one reason both mice and humans lose hair, scientists say.
Christmas Tree Plants Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Pigs
Scientists have identified the plant species that are most effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from swine wastewater.
Fortified Rice Raises Risk of Hookworm Infections, Study Shows
Added nutrients in fortified rice may inadvertently help parasites grow, a study of Cambodian schoolchildren shows.
Indonesian & Nepali Among Elsevier Foundation Award Winners
In recognition of their life-enhancing work, five researchers were honored at the Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.
