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Cleaning The Oceans With Sulfur And Orange Peels
An unlikely pair—sulfur and orange peels—form a new material that can absorb toxic mercury from both the ocean and the soil.
A Broad Spectrum Malaria Vaccine
Scientists have identified a key five amino acid segment present in all malaria-causing Plasmodium species, paving a way for the design of a broad spectrum malaria vaccine.
How Mosquitoes Locate Veins So Quickly
Two olfactory receptors expressed on a mosquito's stylet are crucial for the accurate and efficient identification of veins for blood sucking.
Existing Drugs Could Help Beat Betel Nut Addiction
The betel nut addiction may be treated with drugs for nicotine addiction as they involve the same receptors in the brain.
Nobel Laureate’s Death Spotlights Quality-Of-Death Issues
The death of Nobel Laureate Richard Heck in the Philippines highlights the shortcomings of public healthcare in many Asian nations.
Vivian Yam Elected To Academia Europaea
Vivian Yam, professor at the University of Hong Kong, has been elected as foreign member of Academia Europaea.
Takashi Yoshimura Wins 2015 Van Meter Award
Professor Takashi Yoshimura has won the 2015 Van Meter Award for his outstanding work in the role of thyroid hormones in seasonal reproduction.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Bruno Reversade
Dr. Bruno Reversade's research has taken him to Jordan, India and Singapore where he hunts down the genes behind rare diseases.
Blue Faces Perceived As More Fearful
Facial color plays a role in subconscious processing of fearful expression, say scientists.
