The Asian Scientist 100
Lu Ke
Institution
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Materials Sciences
Lu is the winner of the 2020 Future Science Prize (Physical Science Prize) for discovering and synthesizing a superior nanotwinned structure and gradient nanostructure.
(Photo: Future Science Prize)
AWARDS
- Future Science Prize 2020
Related articles
Sentinext Secures US$14 Million For HFMD Vaccine
Sentinext's latest round of funding will see the development of their hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine to Phase I clinical trials.
Adapting Influenza For Vaccine Mass Production
The ability to grow influenza in cell culture rather than chicken eggs paves the way for mass production of the vaccine.
Fighting Virus With Virus
A small pre-clinical trial suggests that the virus-like particles of the Kunjin virus could be used as an Ebola vaccine.
Weaker Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Surge
A switch to a vaccine with fewer side effects between 1992 to 1997 could explain the whooping cough resurgence, scientists say.
RUNX3 Gene Is First Line Of Defense Against Lung Cancer, Study
RUNX3 is likely to be a key and critical component of the body’s first line of defense against lung cancer development, according to a study.
Asian Countries Top Latest PISA Survey
Asian countries outperform the rest of the world in the latest PISA survey which evaluates the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds.
Gene Mutation Links Asian & European Ancestors
A new study has shown how a specific mutation in the SLC24A5 gene provides evidence of shared ancestry of Asians with Europeans.
Don’t Throw Out Your Garlic Sprouts
Sprouted garlic contains many antioxidants that may boost the immune system and promote a healthy heart, according to a study.
A*STAR, KHIDI Sign MOU For Scientific Collaboration
A*STAR and KHIDI have signed a MOU to symbolize their growing bilateral cooperation in the field of biomedical sciences.