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ASLAN Raises US$34 Million For Immuno-Oncology

The US$34 million in Series C funding will be used to complete at least ten clinical studies for ASLAN's lead compound, ASLAN001.

AKATSUKI Enters Venus’ Orbit, Takes Close Up Photos

JAXA's AKATSUKI has successfully entered Venus' orbit and taken its first few images of the second planet from the Sun.

Genetics Helps Trace The Tale Of Coral Migration And Recovery

A study of over 900,000 SNPs has helped scientists identify the genetic changes that help some corals survive bleaching events better than others.

New Genetic Paradigm Might Pave The Way For Better Drug Targets

When faced with a lack of certain ‘essential’ genes, yeast cells can cope by simply doubling up their chromosomes.

WHO Report Reveals Scale Of Foodborne Disease

Contaminated food kills an estimated 420,000 people each year, with Africa and Asia being the worst hit.

HKU Mathematician Mok Ngai-ming Elected To CAS

Professor Mok Ngai-ming has been elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences in recognition of his contributions to mathematics in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Fosun And Wenzhou TCM Hospital To Establish Geriatrics Hospital

Fosun Pharma and Wenzhou TCM hospital have joined hands to open a geriatrics hospital to help cope with the area's rapidly aging population.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Liu Kai

Could we one day help those with spinal cord injuries walk again? This month's rising scientist Assistant Professor Liu Kai is working on it!

For Birds, It Takes Two To Tap Dance

Both male and female blue-capped cordon-bleus engage in a courtship dance, suggesting that sexual communication is not always a one way street.