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OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities

Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.

In the Lab

Mussel-Inspired Glue Closes Wounds In 60 Seconds

By combining mussel proteins with insect-style crosslinking, researchers have developed a superior glue that can work in wet environments.

Features

An Asian Scientist Abroad: Alan Aw

Asian Scientist Magazine caught up with our first-ever intern, Mr. Alan Aw, on his recent scientific publications and his aspirations for the future.

In the Lab

Nanoparticle Delivers, Tracks Cancer Drugs

Researchers have synthesized a new nanoparticle that delivers cancer drugs to cells while monitoring the drug release in real time.

In the Lab

A Broad Spectrum Malaria Vaccine

Scientists have identified a key five amino acid segment present in all malaria-causing Plasmodium species, paving a way for the design of a broad spectrum malaria vaccine.

Health

US FDA Approves Golden Rice

Golden Rice, a vitamin A-fortified rice variety, is deemed to have met the food safety standards of three leading regulatory agencies, including, most recently, the US FDA.

From Field To Fork

Science and technology play an important role in ensuring food security in Asia, says Professor Paul Teng, senior fellow at the Center for Non-Traditional Security Studies in Singapore.

Columns

This Fungus Borrowed From Bacteria To Break The Mold

A common fungus developed the ability to sense gravity by remodeling a gene it acquired from bacteria.

Features

Wanted: Managers With A Human Touch

ESSEC’s Master of Science in Management of Health Industries program offers a unique Asian take on the healthcare industry and gives students a chance to launch exciting careers.

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