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Setback For Dengue-Blocking Mosquito Trial In Vietnam
A project to introduce mosquitoes that could potentially block dengue virus on an island off Vietnam has run into an early hurdle.
Herbal Drug For Dengue Stirs Debate
A controversial herbal drug for dengue has been making rounds on the internet, but some scientists have questioned any such claims as unsubstantiated.
Southeast Asia Going Nuclear
Southeast Asian countries are pushing forward in the use of nuclear power technology, says Barry Desker, Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Native Ants Help Boost Indonesian Cacao Yields
Native ants living in cacao trees in Indonesia that are often seen as pests seem to boost their yields, according to a study.
Finding One’s Identity In A Globalised World
SMU Assistant Professor Hoon Chang Yau argues for the need to move away from an essentialist view of identity to one that is aligned with the complexities of the 21st century.
Top Concerns For Asia: Mental Health, Obesity, NCDs
Mental health, obesity and non-communicable diseases are top-priority goals for the region between 2015 and 2030, according to experts from nine Asian countries and Australia.
8 Unique Species Discovered In Asia
Asian Scientist Magazine scopes out the most unique and rarely seen wild species discovered in Asia.
First Ever Global Index To Measure Wellbeing Of Older People
HelpAge International and University of Southampton professor Asghar Zaidi have developed an index to measure the wellbeing of older people.
Charles River Laboratories Acquires BRASS
Charles River Laboratories has acquired BRASS Pte Ltd, a company that manufactures biopharmaceutical and medical products.
