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Asia’s Rising Scientists: Aisa Mijeno

As part of our monthly Asia's Rising Scientists series, we talk to Aisa Mijeno, professor at De La Salle University—Lipa and co-founder & CEO of SALt.

Features

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Pham Quang Cuong

As part of our monthly Asia's Rising Scientists series, we talk to Pham Quang Cuong, assistant professor at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.

Pharma

A Step Closer To The World’s First Alzheimer’s Vaccine

Researchers in the US and Australia have developed a vaccine formulation that targets the two hallmark proteins of Alzheimer's disease.

Technology

Nutritional Seaweed Kit Wins Shell Ideas360 Audience Choice Award

A kit that makes nutritional supplements out of seaweed has topped a live audience vote at Shell’s global innovation competition.

10 ’Omics You Need To Know

Confused by the proliferation of ‘omics but don’t want to be left behind? Fret not, Asian Scientist Magazine has got you covered with our handy explainer on the hottest ‘omics around.

Columns

What’s The Address? Three Little Words Can Tell You

GPS? What GPS? Three-word phrases could be a promising alternative to street names and house numbers in places where few people possess street addresses.

Chronic Diseases In The Crosshairs

Diabetes may affect 350 million people worldwide, but they do not all need to be treated the same way, says clinician scientist Dr. Tai E Shyong, who studies the epidemiology of metabolic diseases.

Diagnosis Without Doctors: Could PCs Replace GPs?

Computers may not have much by way of bedside manner, but they can carry out tasks human doctors can’t, processing gigabytes of data for a more personalized diagnosis.

Technology

Cleaning Up Oil Spills With 3D-Printed Skimmers

Researchers have designed oil-skimmers that can be 3D-printed in the field as a practical way to filter and store oil from spills.

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