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A Word To Young Physicists In Asia
In a wide-ranging interview, Sir Anthony Leggett shares his thoughts on science education and the prospects for young physicists in Asia.
BMS Foundation Awards US$3.5 Million In Hepatitis Grants
Bristol-Myers Squibb has awarded US$3.5 million in grants to tackle the 'silent epidemic' of hepatitis in India and China.
How Pigs Adapted To Altitude
A whole-genome sequencing study has undercovered the genes that helped pigs adapt to hot and cold environments at different altitudes.
First Map Of TB Bacteria Proteome
A map covering 95 percent of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteome could help researchers find new drugs and vaccines against tuberculosis.
Asia Set To Overtake US In Medical Research
Even as research funding in the US steadily declines, Asia has made aggressive investments, study reports.
Nanodiamonds Pack An Anti-Cancer Punch
Nanodiamonds can turn existing drugs into a powerful tool against cancer stem cells in mice.
WuXi PharmaTech Acquires NextCODE For US$65 Million
NextCODE and WuXi's Genome Center will offer comprehensive clinical, research, and diagnostic testing products and services worldwide.
Monkeys Taught To Recognize Themselves In The Mirror
The fact that monkeys can be trained to recognize themselves in the mirror suggests that they have the "hardware" that for self-recognition.
GYSS@one-north 2015: Tearing Down Barriers In Scientific Research
Turing Award winner Andrew Yao talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about computer science and interdisciplinary research.
