Yu Min – Asian Scientist Magazine

Nature Index: Japan’s R&D Performance Strong But Declining

Although still one of the world's elite in R&D, Japan might risk losing its spot if it can't resolve the downward trend in research productivity, report says.

In the Lab

Turning Toad Venom Into Cancer Treatments

Researchers in China and Australia are investigating the anti-cancer properties of bufalin, a steroid found in traditional Chinese medicine made from toads.

In the Lab

China’s Severe Winter Haze Linked To Melting Of Arctic Sea Ice

Climate change—not pollution—may have been behind China's severe winter haze in 2013.

In the Lab

Smart Glucose Monitor Both Senses And Dispenses

This miniature test strip can not only detect the levels of glucose but can also automatically release the right amount of drug in response.

Health

Asians With Type 2 Diabetes At Greater Risk Of Cancer

Researchers have found that type 2 diabetes is linked with a 26 percent increase in the risk of death from cancer in Asians.

In the Lab

Students Help Build Synthetic Yeast Chromosome

These synthetic yeast chromosomes bring scientists one step closer to creating artificial life.

In the Lab

Spinning Pee To Detect Cancer

Researchers in South Korea have developed a fast and simple method to detect cancer biomarkers from bodily fluids like blood or urine.

In the Lab

When Is The Best Time To Eat ‘Good’ Fats?

Eating food with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during the day might help to lessen the risk of metabolic syndromes, researchers say.

In the Lab

Stem Cells Used For Personalized Liver Drug Screening

Testing cancer drugs on liver cells made from the stem cells of patients could help reduce the incidence of adverse drug responses, researchers say.

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