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Fungus-Derived Antibiotic Fielded Against MRSA
A research group in Japan has modified an antimicrobial compound obtained from a fungus and demonstrated its utility against hard-to-treat infections.
Getting A Snapshot Of A Patient’s Immune System
Researchers in Singapore have developed a lab-on-a-chip that can distinguish healthy white blood cells from unhealthy ones, with implications for diagnosing diseases.
Singapore Creates World’s Largest Asian Genetic Databank
The genomes of some 5,000 Singaporeans representing 80 percent of Asia's ethnic diversity have been sequenced by researchers in Singapore.
Singapore Awards Top Honors To Researchers At PSTA 2019
Two teams and an individual have received the 2019 President’s Science and Technology Awards in Singapore.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Anjan Soumyanarayanan
Bringing together expertise in quantitative microscopy, electrical measurements and materials science, Dr. Anjan Soumyanarayanan is putting his own spin on nanoelectronics.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Catherine Ohura
Newly-appointed CEO of the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund Ms. Catherine Ohura outlines her plans and priorities for the organization.
Scientists In Japan Uncover New Dinosaur Species
The researchers have named the duck-billed dinosaur Kamuysaurus japonicus, or the deity of Japanese dinosaurs.
Microsoft AI Masters Mahjong
Mahjong, a Chinese game of strategy, intuition and chance, is no challenge for an artificial intelligence program developed by Microsoft Research Asia.
The Smart City—No Risk, No Reward
Smart city collaborations are complex initiatives that often fail; yet, valuable lessons can be taken from these failures.
