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Health

ACE-Inhibitors Associated With Lower ALS Risk

Drugs used to control high blood pressure might also be useful in reducing the risk of developing ALS, scientists say.

ALS and the Ice Bucket Challenge: A Primer

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over US$100 million in donations so far. But what is the Ice Bucket Challenge, and what is ALS?

Technology

Researchers Develop Drug-Screening Platform For Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Researchers in Japan have developed a new drug screening assay to study familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a late-onset, fatal disorder which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.
Learning From Environmental Defenders

Drawing on traditional knowledge systems, environmental researchers and policymakers in Asia are working with indigenous communities to design better strategies for environmental conservation.
The Equalizers

Across Asia, people with disabilities are breaking physical and social barriers to STEM fields, opening the way for others.

ACE-Inhibitors Associated With Lower ALS Risk

ALS and the Ice Bucket Challenge: A Primer

Researchers Develop Drug-Screening Platform For Lou Gehrig’s Disease

EDITOR’S PICK

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Learning From Environmental Defenders

The Equalizers