Long Ran – Asian Scientist Magazine

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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.

What do celebrities and pop culture have to do with our perception of AIDS? More than we'd care to admit, sometimes.

HIP1 could serve as a biomarker of early lung cancer, helping patients get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

Researchers have developed a hybrid water purification membrane that can resist the harsh chemicals used for cleaning.