Yang Ke – Asian Scientist Magazine

How Gut Cells Chat Like Neurons

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

Youth Report Social Media Usage Impacting Their Self Worth And Mental Health

68 percent of the respondents reported difficulties with focusing, and 52 percent admitted they frequently got distracted by social media during their class at school.

Environment

Reducing Ozone Pollution Can Prevent Early Deaths In Southeast Asia

Stricter air pollution controls in Southeast Asia could prevent up to 36,000 ozone-related premature deaths annually by 2050.

Flag-Bearers Of Innovation

Over the past decade, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore and collaborators have led the charge in developing supercomputing-powered innovations to support Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.

Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

Researchers and clinicians in Asia continue to advance prosthetic limb technology to make it more effective and accessible for patients in the region.

General

Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues

Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.

Environment

Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting

Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.

Mothers Who Get Childcare Help From Her Parents Show More Parental Warmth

Maternal grandparents are uniquely positioned to provide support in a manner most aligned with the needs of mothers.

Environment

PM2.5 Caused 135 Million Premature Deaths In Last Four Decades

Asia had the highest number of early deaths caused by PM2.5 pollution, totalling a staggering 98.1 million.

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