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Surprises Discovered In Kiwifruit Genome

Scientists have decoded the kiwifruit genome, making the surprising finding that the fruit shares many genetic similarities with potatoes and tomatoes.

Genome Of Extinct River Dolphin Analyzed

Researchers have analyzed the genome of the Yangtze River dolphin, which was driven to functional extinction by human activities.

Adimmune To Begin Phase III Flu Vaccine Trials In China

Taiwanese vaccine maker Adimmune Corp has received approval from the Chinese government to start Phase III clinical trials of its flu vaccine in China.

Asia’s Top 10 Universities In 2013

Here's a list of ten prestigious Asian universities that scored a spot on the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2013.

8 Unique Species Discovered In Asia

Asian Scientist Magazine scopes out the most unique and rarely seen wild species discovered in Asia.

ACD, Kindstar Launch Cancer Diagnostics Tests In China

Kindstar will validate and implement ACD's RNAscope® technology-based molecular diagnostic assays in its clinical laboratories.

A Viral Factory

In the past decade of intensive farming industrialization, a deluge of viral diseases has threatened public health, writes Zaria Gorvett.

7 Must-Read Stories In October 2013

Seven interesting and captivating articles from the October 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.

Solar Cells Incorporated Into ‘Smart’ Windows

Researchers have integrated solar cells into a window that can intelligently regulate heat while maintaining visible transparency.