The Asian Scientist 100
Long Ran
Institution
University of Science and Technology of China
Country
China
Field
Chemistry
Long won the 2017 L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science International Rising Talent award for her research on photocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction.
(Photo: L’oréal Foundation)
AWARDS
- 2017 LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Rising Talent Award
Related articles
GlycA: A Biomarker For Premature Death
High levels of the biomarker GlycA has been identified as a risk factor for premature death due to infection.
How Dietary Restrictions Enhance Longevity
Enhancing the activity of the enzyme GNMT has been shown to extend the lifespan of fruit flies.
Mangroves Disappearing Under Rising Seas
Ecologists predict that mangrove forests in the Indo-Pacific region may be submerged under rising sea levels by 2070.
Singapore’s Scientific Pioneers: A Tribute To Those Who Paved The Way
Singapore's Scientific Pioneers was officially launched on August 29, 2015 at an ceremony held at Goodwood Park Hotel.
Dammed If You Do, Damned If You Don’t?
Giant dams like the Three Gorges Dam and Xayaburi Dam look set to radically shape the hydropower sector in Asia. But at what cost?
Unlocking The Secrets Of Youthful Skin
Researchers have identified novel genes that cause premature skin aging in De Barsy Syndrome, paving the way for rejuvenating aged skin.
How Being In Space Changes Gene Expression
Medaka fish grown in outer space showed changes in gene expression similar to stress responses in humans on long-term space expeditions.
RNA’s Role In The Health Of Stem Cells
By conducting an RNAi screen, researchers have uncovered the RNA binding proteins that regulate stemness in embryonic stem cells.
Dengue Epidemic Linked To El Niño Effect
A cross-border epidemiological study on the dengue epidemic in Southeast Asia has linked high temperatures caused by El Niño effect with spikes of dengue cases.