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Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100
These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.
Why Does IVF Produce More Baby Boys?
Though largely safe and well accepted, the IVF procedure causes defects in X chromosome inactivation which result in fewer girls being born.
Asian Universities Hold Their Own In QS Rankings Report
Asian universities account for 16 percent of the top 50 spots in this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject report.
WuXi AppTec Expands To South Korea
China-based WuXi Apptec, an R&D capability and technology company, has opened an office in Seoul's Pangyo Techno Valley.
Targeting Cholesterol To Make T-Cells Better Tumor Killers
A drug already in human trials to treat atherosclerosis could also boost killer T-cell activity against tumors, researchers say.
How Does The Brain Perceive Optical Illusions?
Optical illusions like the Pinna illusion activates the medial superior temporal area in the brain, which represents illusory rotation as if it were real rotary motion.
Huawei and WuXi AppTec Collaborate On Precision Medicine Cloud Platform
This strategic alliance will put a population genomics system on the cloud to support the delivery of China’s Precision Medicine Initiative.
Calorie Counting In Roundworms Increases Lifespan
This study adds to the growing body of research into dietary restriction as a powerful natural means for longevity.
Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts
Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?
