Long Ran – Asian Scientist Magazine

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The discovery of MAJIN and TERB2 could help scientists understand defects in meiosis which cause birth defects and miscarriages.

Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept optical nanofiber system that could be used as the building block for quantum computing.

A study of over 900,000 SNPs has helped scientists identify the genetic changes that help some corals survive bleaching events better than others.

When faced with a lack of certain ‘essential’ genes, yeast cells can cope by simply doubling up their chromosomes.

Contaminated food kills an estimated 420,000 people each year, with Africa and Asia being the worst hit.

Both male and female blue-capped cordon-bleus engage in a courtship dance, suggesting that sexual communication is not always a one way street.

Time-travelling computers could help solve currently intractable problems without threatening causality, researchers say.

Three pairs of Chinese and Singaporean universities have launched new joint programs in celebration of 25 years of Sino-Singapore ties.

A protein known as CNOT3 destablilzes the mRNA of cell death associated proteins, thereby determining whether cells undergo necroptosis.