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Asian Scientist Magazine’s February 2021 Roundup
From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.
No Sugar-coating Here: How Asian Food Affects Blood Sugar
To encourage healthier eating habits, researchers from Singapore have ranked common Asian foods according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
Singapore’s Jackie Ying Elected to US National Academy of Engineering
Nanotechnology trailblazer Professor Jackie Ying has been elected to the prestigious US National Academy of Engineering based on her research in Singapore.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Patrick Cozzone
For Professor Patrick Cozzone, Executive Director of the Singapore Bioimaging Consortium, bioimaging lies at the heart of understanding fundamental biological processes.
Biomedical Researchers Win Big At Singapore’s Top Science Awards
In a year marked by a raging pandemic, biomedical scientists were in the limelight at a ceremony honoring Singapore’s top science talents.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Arseniy Kuznetsov
Working to make science fiction a reality, Dr. Arseniy Kuznetsov manipulates light at the nanoscale to develop technology for high-quality holographic images.
Accelerating Diagnosis From Bench To Bedside (VIDEO)
Translating cutting-edge research into real-world applications is all in a day’s work for Dr. Sidney Yee, CEO of the Diagnostics Development Hub at A*STAR.
Conquering One Outbreak After Another (VIDEO)
Leading viral immunologist Professor Lisa Ng is leveraging modern tools in the age-old battle against disease-causing pathogens.
The Future Of Food In Singapore
To achieve 30 percent local food production by 2030, Singapore’s most innovative minds are turning to genome editing, artificial intelligence and even microalgae-based proteins.
