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Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

Researchers and clinicians in Asia continue to advance prosthetic limb technology to make it more effective and accessible for patients in the region.

Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Asia is going through a sleep crisis, worse than anywhere else in the world, leading to a growth in the market of sleep wearables. But how much do they help?

Awards

Breaking Down Walls With Scientific Breakthroughs

Dr Tan Pei Leng emerged the winner of SGInnovate’s Falling Walls Lab Singapore 2023. She hopes to meet collaborators who can take her research from bench to bedside at the International Summit this November.

Health

Alcohol Abuse Linked To More Diseases

A total of 61 diseases are now associated with alcohol abuse, reveals a new study by researchers in China and the UK.

Health

This New Antibody Drug Could Slow Down Cancer

PRL3-zumab, an antibody drug targeting a protein in cancer cells, has shown safety and efficacy in clinical trials.

Features

The Future Is Fermentation

Fermentation can do more than make food taste better and last longer—it may hold the key to building a more resilient, sustainable global food system.

Good Trip

For those struggling with the long shadows of depression, conventional medicines can be a frustrating hit-or-miss. Psychedelics might offer a novel solution.

Health

Exercising With Others Is More Likely To Reduce Dementia Risk

Incorporating social interaction into exercise routines may enhance cognitive resilience in older adults, shows a study from Japan.

In the Lab

Ultrasound Exposure: Making Waves In Depression Treatment

Ultrasound exposure could potentially reduce depression symptoms, reveals a study in rodents by Japanese researchers

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