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Growing A Research Culture

Lim Pin, the National University of Singapore's longest-serving vice-chancellor, was instrumental in Singapore's journey to becoming the medical research hub that it is today.

In the Lab

Mathematical Model Helps To ‘Tune’ Gene Expression

Thanks to this mathematical model, researchers can now reliably predict how multiple transcription factors will act together to regulate gene expression.

Materials Scientist Awarded 2016 Japan Prize

Professor Hideo Hosono, who developed transistors for energy-saving LCD displays, has been recognized for his groundbreaking work with the 2016 Japan Prize.

Columns

Zika, The Suddenly Famous Disease

When epidemics spread, so will misinformation. How do you cut through all of the noise? One way is to be more critical of what you read online.

In the Lab

Brain Machine Interfaces Go Wireless

By eliminating the need for wires going through the brain, wireless brain machine interfaces reduce the risk of infections.

In the Lab

Chip Enables Brain Implants Without The Wires

A smart chip that reduces data usage over a thousand-fold could make wireless brain implants a reality.

In the Lab

Indigenous Communities Enhance Rainforest Biodiversity

Indigenous farming supports rainforest diversity, making relocation efforts potentially counter-productive.

Indonesian & Nepali Among Elsevier Foundation Award Winners

In recognition of their life-enhancing work, five researchers were honored at the Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.

In the Lab

What The Editing History Of Wikipedia Reveals

Wikipedia is edited by volunteers worldwide but still has a surprising order, according to an analysis of its edit history.

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