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Dengue Day 2015: Interview With Dr. Joselito Sta. Ana

Sanofi Pasteur is currently the frontrunner in the dengue vaccine race. Joselito Sta. Ana, senior director of Sanofi Pasteur Asia Pacific gives us an update on their plans in Asia.

Dengue Day 2015: Top Dengue Stories On Asian Scientist

Want to catch up on the latest happenings in dengue research over the past year? Look no further!

Wave-Bending Cloaks Conquer Corners & Bumps

Optical cloaks that can bend electromagnetic waves could pave the way for the development of next generation photonic and plasmonic devices.

How Chloroplast Size & Number Is Controlled

Scientists have identified a lipid which negatively regulates the rate of chloroplast division in the model plant Arabidopsis.

Removing Early Barriers To Drugs For Neglected Diseases

DNDi has formed a consortium with four pharmaceutical companies to hasten the development of drugs for leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Wearable LED Technology Made From Quantum Dots

Researchers in Korea have fashioned wearable LED technology that is ultrathin and can be applied to human skin like a sticker.

Taxing By The Pound

As Asia transitions from battling infectious microbes to battling the bulge, can a controversial 'fat tax' in Japan keep waistlines under control?

Hotter Times Ahead For India

A heat wave that is currently gripping large parts of the Indian sub-continent may be a sign of hotter times to come, climate scientists say.

The Secrets of Traditional Asian Beauty

We take a look at ancient natural beauty remedies that Asian women have been using for centuries.