Can Li – Asian Scientist Magazine

AWARDS

Sentinext's latest round of funding will see the development of their hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine to Phase I clinical trials.

The ability to grow influenza in cell culture rather than chicken eggs paves the way for mass production of the vaccine.

A small pre-clinical trial suggests that the virus-like particles of the Kunjin virus could be used as an Ebola vaccine.

A switch to a vaccine with fewer side effects between 1992 to 1997 could explain the whooping cough resurgence, scientists say.

RUNX3 is likely to be a key and critical component of the body’s first line of defense against lung cancer development, according to a study.

Asian countries outperform the rest of the world in the latest PISA survey which evaluates the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds.

A new study has shown how a specific mutation in the SLC24A5 gene provides evidence of shared ancestry of Asians with Europeans.

Three research institutes in Singapore and Korea have signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to collaborate in glycomics research.

Sprouted garlic contains many antioxidants that may boost the immune system and promote a healthy heart, according to a study.