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Cough Into Your Elbow With Sleeves, Please
While N95 masks are the most effective at reducing droplet transmission, even simple cloth masks could go a long way in preventing the spread of respiratory diseases.
Human iPSCs Spur Malaria Research
Human liver cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells have helped scientists studied an elusive stage of the Plasmodium vivax parasite’s life cycle.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Suvrat Raju
A theoretical physicist by training and an activist at heart, Suvrat Raju is tackling the thorniest issues of society—and the Universe.
Making Toilets For Everyone (VIDEO)
As founder of the World Toilet Organization, Jack Sim hopes to make a difference by providing the basics to those who need it the most
Converting CO2 Into Fuel Without Metals
Researchers in India have developed the first metal-free—ligand-free catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion into methane.
Filling In The Gaps Of Asia’s Genetic Map
The early findings by the GenomeAsia 100K consortium shed light on the ancestral origins of Asia's populations and provide insight into adverse drug responses among Asians.
From Beer To Bispecifics And Beyond
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon, shares her thoughts on Asia’s growing role in biotech R&D.
Shedding Light On Optical Tweezers 2.0
Leveraging mobile metallic nanostructures that create a strong electromagnetic field around themselves when illuminated by light, a research group in India has created an advanced nanomanipulation tool.
Ancient DNA Gives A Peek Into South Asian Ancestry
Researchers have sequenced millennia-old DNA from an individual belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization, showing that modern Indians are likely to have descended from this ancient culture.
