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A Path To Taming Inflammatory Macrophages

Scientists have identified a protein signaling pathway that is key to the generation of macrophages responsible for causing inflammatory bowel disease.

China’s State Council Honours Two Eminent Chinese Scientists

A virologist and an explosive expert were recognised with the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award, which is the highest scientific award in China.

In the Lab

A Tip For Controlling Growth On Graphene

Using atomic force microscopy, researchers in Japan have discovered a method to align molecules on a graphene surface.

In the Lab

How Bacteria Resist Even Peptide Antibiotics

Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered how bacteria may become resistant to peptide antibiotics.

In the Lab

Genetically Diverse Trees Support A Wider Range Of Insects

A research group in Japan has identified correlations between the genetic diversity of a tree species and its constituent insect communities.

In the Lab

Plants Activate ‘Self-Eating’ Pathways When Hungry

Scientists have discovered that plants depend on autophagy to sustain themselves during starvation conditions, such as when there is insufficient sunlight.

Pharma

JW Therapeutics Raises US$90 Million In Series A Funding Round

The funds will be used to further advance JW Therapeutic's chimeric antigen receptor T-cell clinical program, develop a therapeutic pipeline and build a new commercial manufacturing facility.

2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award Winners Announced

For their outstanding contributions to their fields of research, these four women scientists from Asia received 2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards.

Features

Securing A Digital Future

Not even the tech giants are immune to being hacked, said industry experts at a SGInnovate panel that discussed how security can be beefed up in cyberspace.

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