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Finding The Sweet Spot Between Biology & Bioinformatics

Not many biologists are fully at home with bioinformatics, but an understanding of it could make all the difference for fighting disease outbreaks.

Columns

When Scientists Go To The Movies

If you manage to coax them out of the lab, do remember that scientists may not see movies the same way you do.

In the Lab

Making 3D Metamaterials With A Natural Bent

RIKEN scientists have developed a method to fabricate three dimensional isotropic metamaterials of up to 4 mm by 4 mm in size.

In the Lab

Tackling The Genetic Culprits of Obesity

A Singaporean research team has developed novel inhibitors that selectively fight the actions of obesity-linked genes.

In the Lab

Capturing A Nova Fireball Explosion

The first time-lapse images of an exploding nova has allowed scientists to study how the fireball evolves as the gas expands and cools.

In the Lab

Fending Off Dengue With Insecticide-Treated Uniforms

Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.

Technology

Mead Johnson Opens US$325 Million Facility In Singapore

Seeking to stay close to the growing Asian pediatric nutrition market, Mead Johnson opens a new manufacturing and research facility in Singapore.

Technology

Japan-Singapore Research Collaboration To Tackle Eye Diseases

A Japan-Singapore research collaboration will develop technologies that can better detect major eye disorders and diseases.

Technology

Dell Opens Chengdu Facility, Plans To Hire 3,000

This week, Dell, the world’s leading systems and services provider, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Chengdu Global Operation Facility at the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone.

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