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Herbal Drug Proves Effective Against AML

A drug from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine could help leukemia patients who are resistant to existing treatment.

What’s The Advantage Of Being Obese?

This study found that only nine out of 115 genes known to be associated with obesity showed evidence of being under positive selection.

Cut Calories To Prevent Deadly Blood Vessel Bursts

Calorie intake could be an effective, yet simple way for the early prevention of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Fosun Pharma, Intuitive Surgical Establish Joint Venture in China

The two companies will research, develop, manufacture and sell robotic-assisted, catheter-based medical devices in China and beyond.

7 Must-Read Stories In September 2016

Whether it's self-driving cabs or university rankings, stories about Singapore were popular in September.

14 Inspiring Innovators From Asia

Meet some of Asia's best and brightest engineers and inventors.

Tiangong Falls Out Of The Sky, China Must Ask Itself Why

Could the prospect of burning debris from Tiangong-1 raining down on Earth herald a new area of cooperation between space agencies?

‘Water Pill’ Prevents Lung Cancer Drug Resistance

A cheap diuretic could extend the effectiveness of existing lung cancer drugs, research suggests.

The Milky Way’s Sun-Facing Spiral Is Bigger Than We Thought

The spiral arm of our galaxy that is closest to the Sun stretches for approximately 20,000 light years, significantly larger than previous estimates.