Di Li – Asian Scientist Magazine

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The unexpected finding that EphA3 is highly expressed in the tumor microenvironment could lead to a new treatment for blood malignancies.

Saleh Al-Shair asks if science should be taught in native languages or in the global language of scientific research.

Studies suggest that the window of opportunity for language learning and sensitivity is very small.

By modulating rather than completely blocking the dopamine receptor, a new class of drugs could treat schizophrenia with fewer side effects.

Lactoferrin, an iron-carrying protein involved in the immune response, is being tested for its ability to prevent iron deficiency during pregnancy.

A systematic review of autism spectrum disorders from 1990 to 2010 shows that the rate of autism has remained constant over the last 20 years.

The National Cheng Kung University and Fujitsu will develop a cloud computing platform for big data analysis in agriculture and genomics research.

Scientists have isolated a compound from parasitic worms which could be used to dampen the immune response.

A study of elderly Taiwanese couples shows that caring for a sick husband raises the wife's blood sugar levels.