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How Gut Cells Chat Like Neurons

Telocytes stretch fine extensions to pass cues to intestinal stem cells.

Low Blood Sugar Before Pregnancy May Raise Birth Complications

Risks such as low birth weight and preterm birth linked to low blood sugar before pregnancy differ for underweight and overweight women.

Regular Opioid Use May Lead To Cognitive Decline

A new study has found that people who regularly used opioids had a 20 percent higher risk of developing dementia.

India’s Birds in Peril: Citizen Science Uncovers Alarming Decline

Researchers studied the status of 942 bird species using data contributed by birdwatchers through the eBird citizen science platform.

Not Everyone’s Liver Reacts the Same to Alcohol—Here’s Why

In some people liver cells damaged by alcohol produce more reactive oxygen species, which can lead to cell death and trigger inflammation.

Igniting Customer-Centric Growth: A Conversation With Padraig McDonnell Of Agilent Technologies

Agilent’s long-standing presence in Singapore signals a strategic commitment to innovation, partnerships and global science made practical for real-world impact.

Scientists Identify Immune Cells That Unlock Scleroderma Mysteries

High levels of certain immune cells in patients with systemic sclerosis are linked to serious health problems, including scleroderma renal crisis and interstitial lung disease.

Sweet Treatment: Stevia May Help Fight Cancer

Fermenting stevia leaf extract produces a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer.

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.