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A Wrinkled Approach To Producing Plant Oils

Singapore-based scientists have modified the Wrinkled1 gene in plants to raise seed oil yield by up to 15 percent.

Sticky Wrap Helps Reinforce Aging Structures

Combining glass fibers and a glue-like resin that only hardens when exposed to light, a team of scientists in Singapore has developed a wrapping material that can help preserve structural integrity of structures.

Winners Of Asian Scientist Lab Tech of the Year 2019 Award Announced

Ten laboratory technicians received cash and prizes worth over S$10,000 at the inaugural Asian Scientist Lab Tech of the Year 2019 award ceremony held in Singapore.

Technology

i-Tiles For Teaching Special Needs Students

Scientists in Singapore have developed an interactive education system to help students with special needs learn better.

Features

So You Want To Be A Clinician-Entrepreneur?

It may be the road less travelled, but becoming a clinician-entrepreneur is a rewarding career that more doctors should consider, says Professor Lawrence Ho.

In the Lab

7 Must-Read Stories In February 2019

February 2019 also saw dynamic shifts in scientific leadership and business, but quantum computers and quantum communication dominated the conversation.

Technology

NTU And Volvo Unveil World’s First Full-Size Self-Driving Bus

The bus is equipped with a range of sensors for autonomous navigation and is managed by a secure artificial intelligence system.

In the Lab

A Tool To Validate The Safety Of Gene Editing Systems

A China-led research collaboration has resulted in a technique to identify single nucleotide variations, insertions and deletions potentially introduced by gene editors like CRISPR-Cas9.

Press Release

2019 Edition Of Asian Scientist 100 Announced

Each year, Asian Scientist Magazine highlights 100 outstanding thinkers and innovators from Asia who are pushing the envelope with their research.

The Asian Scientist 100