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Nobel Laureate’s Death Spotlights Quality-Of-Death Issues

The death of Nobel Laureate Richard Heck in the Philippines highlights the shortcomings of public healthcare in many Asian nations.

In the Lab

Nurses Could Help Cut Smoking Rates In China

As non-smokers, nurses can play a bigger role in stopping the smoking epidemic in China, research suggests.

Health

Smoking Kills One In Three Young Men In China

Two nationwide surveys have shown that one in three young men in China will die from smoking-related causes.

In the Lab

Dengue On The Way To Becoming Endemic In China

Analysis of dengue virus sequences in Southern China suggests that dengue cases may not be isolated, imported incidents as previously thought.

Singapore’s Scientific Pioneers: A Tribute To Those Who Paved The Way

Singapore's Scientific Pioneers was officially launched on August 29, 2015 at an ceremony held at Goodwood Park Hotel.

Sensors For Seniors

As Asia ages, its population will have to cope with chronic illnesses, repeated hospitalizations and a limited pool of trained caregivers. Could wearable technology help?

In the Lab

A Profile Of Microbial Aerosols Across China

Researchers have used a unique UV-based probe to measure the size distribution and diversity of microbes across 11 provinces of China.

In the Lab

Galaxies Were More Efficient When The Universe Was Young

Thanks to powerful space telescopes, scientists have captured the carbon monoxide emissions of starbursts in the early universe.

In the Lab

Unlocking The Secrets Of Youthful Skin

Researchers have identified novel genes that cause premature skin aging in De Barsy Syndrome, paving the way for rejuvenating aged skin.

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