Yu Min – Asian Scientist Magazine

Visualizing How T-Cells Ready Their Arsenal

Using single-molecule tracking and quantitative analysis, scientists have discovered how T-cells rearrange their surface molecules to mount an immune response.

In the Lab

Gene Editing Soybeans For Healthier Oil

Using the Cpf1 variant of CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists in South Korea have successfully modified two genes in soybean plants.

Technology

Magnets Turn Viruses Into Bacteria-Killers

A team of international scientists has used phage-enhanced nanoparticles to kill bacteria that pollute water treatment systems.

Press Release

Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100

These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Kosuke Morita

We speak to Dr. Kosuke Morita of RIKEN about his team's jubilation on the discovery of element 113.

Features

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Lynette Cheah

Assistant Professor Lynette Cheah takes a data-driven approach to the challenges of urban mobility and sustainability.

Features

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Seo Myungeun

Seo Myungeun was inspired to go into chemistry by his father, and his efforts have resulted in him winning the 2015 Wiley-PSK JPS Young Scientist Award.

South Korea’s Science Chief Resigns After Public Backlash

Haunted by scandal, Professor Park Ky-young resigns after just four days as chief of South Korea’s Science, Technology and Innovation Office.

In the Lab

Green Tea Extract Protects Sensitive Teeth

Scientists in China have discovered a way to relieve tooth sensitivity and prevent tooth decay by using a material that contains green tea extract.