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Insect Virus Kills Liver-Stage Malaria In Mice

Researchers in Japan have discovered that an insect virus can completely eliminate liver-stage malaria parasites in mice.

Columns

Making Vaccines About Science, Not Politics

In the wake of political turmoil and widespread misinformation around Dengvaxia in the Philippines, public confidence in vaccines has plummeted sharply, says a new study. What can be done to hold back the slide?

Features

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Nguyen Thi Hiep

Dr. Nguyen Thị Hiep is on a mission to promote tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in her home country of Vietnam.

Features

A Blueprint For Blue Waters

The 2018 Singapore Blue Plan sets out recommendations for conserving biodiversity in Singapore’s marine environment.

In the Lab

How Clean Is The Air On Your MRT Train?

Airborne threats can be detected by sampling aerosols in public spaces, say researchers from Singapore.

In the Lab

Rose Myrtle Extract Contains Potent Antimicrobial Compound

Scientists in China have identified an active ingredient in rose myrtle that could be used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections.

Chihaya Adachi Receives 2018 Nagoya Silver Medal

Professor Chihaya Adachi was conferred the award for his research on high-performance organic light-emitting transistors and laser diodes.

Features

Levelling Up In The Real-Life Game Of Cybersecurity

Secure systems that combine hardware and software tools are necessary to protect mobile devices and autonomous systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, says SMU Associate Professor Ding XuHua.

Features

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hideo Hosono

Thanks to the work of Japanese materials scientist Hideo Hosono, we now have much more efficient flat-screen TV displays.

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