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New Test For Epigenetic Abnormalities In Embryos

Scientists in Singapore have developed a novel assay that can detect epigenetic changes in a single cell.

3 Stomach Cancer Subtypes That Should Be Treated Differently

Stomach cancer falls into three broad subtypes that respond differently to currently available therapies, according to a new study.

New Anti-Dengue Strategy Raises Hopes For Universal Vaccine

Scientists have come up with a new strategy that cripples the ability of the dengue virus to escape the host immune system.

Scientists Find Link Between Aristolochic Acid And Liver Cancer

A joint Singapore-Taiwan research has revealed a link between aristolochic acid (AA) and liver cancer.

Drinking Caffeine (In Moderation!) May Support A Healthy Liver

To all the caffeine lovers of the world, researchers at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School may have some good news for you.

Will Shift Work Make You Fat? Check Your ‘Lipid Rhythm’

Scientists have found that our body clock controls the amount of lipids present in our bloodstream at different times of the day, giving rise to widespread differences in lipid rhythm between individuals.

Female Migrant Domestic Workers Experience Poor Health, Work Conditions

A review of published literature on female migrant domestic workers has found that many of them experience poor health and work conditions.

Scientists Discover New Drug Target For Aggressive Breast Cancer

Scientists have identified a gene that could be crucial in determining the clinical outcome of a highly aggressive form of breast cancer.

International Partnership To Fight Deadly Viruses

An international partnership has been set up to help pre-empt and prepare the world for the next human pandemic.