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Asia’s Rising Scientists: Justin Song
Theoretical and experimental physics inform and complement each other, says Dr. Justin Song of the Institute of High Performance Computing in Singapore.
Screening The Genome For Riboswitches
A genome-wide method has identified RNA aptamers that can bind to key metabolites, including vitamin B2.
Thyroid Hormone Reduces Fatty Liver In Diabetics
Researchers have found that low dose thyroid hormone supplementation may help reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in male patients with type 2 diabetes.
Pinpointing The Roots Of Gastric Cancer With AI
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to identify mutations in the non-coding regions of the human genome that are responsible for causing gastric cancer.
A Positive Development Against Drug-Resistant Cancer
Synthetic macromolecules can kill multidrug-resistant cancer cells and help prevent the spread of cancer, researchers say.
Dragonfly Wings Inspire Antimicrobial Coating
Mimicking the structures of a dragonfly’s wings, a research group in Singapore has developed a nano-coating that can kill bacteria on surfaces as well as in water.
Green Tea Nanocarriers Load Up On Cancer Drugs
Researchers have developed a green tea-based nanocarrier system that can carry up to 88 percent of its weight in cancer drugs.
Six Steps To Turn Stem Cells Into Liver Cells
Scientists have devised a method to generate large numbers of pure liver cells from stem cells.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Invests US$3.9 Million In Singapore R&D
Three Singapore-based teams working on myopia, cancer and liver disease will receive funding over the next three years.
