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Alcohol Intake Linked To Stroke Risk In East Asians
An international team of researchers has found that alcohol increases stroke risk by about 35 percent for every 280 grams of alcohol a week in East Asians.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Varisa Pongrakhananon
Find out how Dr. Varisa Pongrakhananon's research on microtubules is paving the way for potential cancer therapies.
The Ongoing Quest For Quantum Supremacy
Researchers and industry users need to understand each other to harness the true potential of quantum computing, say speakers at a panel organized by SGInnovate.
Monkeys With Human Gene Show Improved Cognitive Performance
Researchers in China have improved the working memory and reaction time of transgenic monkeys bearing a human gene that regulates brain development.
Scientists Sequence Okinawan Sea Grape Genome
Not only did researchers in Japan decode the genome of the Okinawan sea grape, they also compared the genome to 15 other plant genomes to shed light on plant evolution.
Collagen Gel Helps Turn Stem Cells Into Neurons
Scientists in South Korea have cultivated neurons from stem cells using collagen gel from the tilapia fish, which mimics the stiffness of the human brain.
Fossils Of Ancient Human Species Unearthed In The Philippines
Homo luzonensis lived between 50,000 to 67,000 years ago, says an international team of scientists who uncovered the fossils in the Callao Cave of Northern Philippines.
Engineering T-Cells To Home In On Liver Cancer
Researchers in Singapore have selected, designed and engineered patient-specific T cells that target hepatitis B-infected liver cancer cells.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2019
Stories about outstanding scientists topped the charts in the month of March, but readers were also curious about feats of engineering and studies about diseases.
