genomics
Enzyme Could Explain Down’s Syndrome Mystery
Geneticists have identified an enzyme that could help us understand what causes Down's Syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.
How Improve Genomic Analysis? Attach Some Sequins
Called sequins, these synthetic human genome sequences can help researchers optimize how gene sequencing is carried out.
Decoding Seaweed DNA May Help Strains Withstand Climate Change
The draft genome of the mozuku seaweed may help researchers develop a seaweed variety that thrives in hotter waters, say Japanese scientists.
Chinese Scientists To Carry Out First Human Gene Editing Trial For Lung Cancer
Researchers in China will be testing the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technique in a lung cancer trial.
What’s Different About Asia?
Upon learning firsthand that Asian and Caucasian patients responded differently to cancer drugs, John Wong founded the Cancer Therapeutics Research Group to study these differences.
How To Control Eczema? With Fierce Bacterial Competition
Despite appearing normal in between flareups, the skin of eczema patients is chock-full of ‘opportunistic pathogens' but deficient in helpful bacteria.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Gene Yeo
Gene Yeo uses genetics to explore how defects in RNA processing contribute to diseases such as neurodegeneration.
10 ’Omics You Need To Know
Confused by the proliferation of ‘omics but don’t want to be left behind? Fret not, Asian Scientist Magazine has got you covered with our handy explainer on the hottest ‘omics around.
Meet China’s First Biotech Unicorn
Why did Wang Jun, CEO of one of the world’s largest DNA sequencing companies, leave to join an artificial intelligence startup? Simple: to start something even more ambitious.
