genomics
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Tasuku Honjo
Tasuku Honjo has made two groundbreaking discoveries in the field of immunotherapy—the well-earned fruits of a 50-year-long career.
The Long & Short Of How Chickens Get Their Beards
Forget why the chicken crossed the road. Instead, how did the chicken get its beard?
Peanut Genome Insights May Help Design Hypoallergenic Peanuts
These findings may not only help to prevent allergic reactions, but also boost peanut crop productivity and nutritional value.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Li Yingrui
Data scientist Li Yingrui co-founded iCarbonX to capture the massive troves of healthcare data available to us, and with it, ‘digitalize’ life.
BGI, Clearbridge BioMedics To Collaborate On Liquid Biopsy Technology
The technology requires only a simple blood draw for 'omics analysis or genetic profiling at the single cell level.
Smoking Weed Linked To Gene Mutation Risk
Smoking weed may lead to DNA mutations that can be passed on to one's children, says this study.
Plants Are In Touch With Their Surroundings
Something to consider the next time you pluck a flower: wind, water droplets or shadows are all enough to set off an elaborate reaction in plants, suggesting that they possess a ‘touch response.’
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Song Wu
Song’s research into urinary tract cancer and cancer genomics has earned him numerous awards, both national and international—and he is just getting started.
A Genomic Approach To Breeding Better Buckwheat
Researchers have sequenced the entire buckwheat genome, opening up possibilities for developing tastier, chewier and non-allergenic breads and noodles.
