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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.

12 Scientists Recognized At Japan Research Front Awards

These scientists were recently recognized for their research at the Japan Research Front Awards 2016.

Pharma

Particle Measuring Systems Sets The Standard For Contamination Monitoring

Particle Measuring Systems has been the industry leader in contamination monitoring solutions since 1972, with a strong presence spanning the globe.

Features

Distinguished Scientists Say These Are The Grand Challenges For Science

From harnessing artificial intelligence to understanding our origins, a panel of distinguished scientists outlined the grand challenges for science in the 21st century.

Academia

Why Are Law And Medicine So Popular In Singapore?

Being a doctor or a lawyer is a popular aspiration for many Singaporeans, and earning power is just one of many reasons behind it.

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