Hei Ming Lai – Asian Scientist Magazine

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Harmful Bacteria Hitch A Ride On Houseflies

Scientists in Singapore have sequenced the genomes of flies and their associated bacteria to demonstrate that flies may be used for disease monitoring.

In the Lab

How Bacterial Motors Shift Into High Gear

Using high-speed atomic force microscopy, scientists in Japan have uncovered the mechanism by which bacterial motors are assembled and activated.

Technology

A Dye-Free Method To Manufacture LCDs

Researchers in Japan have developed a scanning wave photopolymerization method for producing liquid crystal displays without the need for dyes.

In the Lab

CRISPR Caught In The Act

Using high-speed atomic-force microscopy, scientists in Japan have observed how the CRISPR/Cas9 complex cuts DNA in real-time.

In the Lab

Boosting The Antioxidant Content Of Tomatoes

Researchers in Hong Kong and France have genetically engineered tomatoes with enhanced antioxidant properties.

Technology

Flexible Flash Memory For Foldable Electronics

Scientists in South Korea have invented a flexible flash memory that meets existing industrial electronics standards.

China Overtakes The US On The TOP500 Ranking

For the first time since its inception, the number of supercomputers on the TOP500 list installed in China has surpassed that of the United States.

In the Lab

Licorice Extract Could Treat Parkinson’s Disease

By performing a screen of natural compounds, researchers in South Korea have identified licorice extract as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

In the Lab

Dusting Off The Mysteries Surrounding Dying Stars

The imbalance between aluminum oxide and silicate in the dust surrounding dying stars has been explained by scientists in Japan.

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