infectious disease
Uncovering Treasures In The Malaria Box
Researchers from Singapore and India jointly screened a collection of 400 chemically diverse small molecules for their efficacy against two pathogenic parasites.
EmTech Asia Announces 2018’s Innovators Under 35
Ten individuals from Singapore, Australia and Taiwan have been selected as finalists for MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 program.
How Malaria Parasites Evade The Immune System
Researchers have discovered a ‘molecular handshake’ that allows malaria parasites to escape from the host’s immune system.
Just Like You, Chimpanzees Get Disgusted Too
Scientists in Japan have found that there may be a protective basis for the emotion of disgust in primates.
AI-Powered Microscope Automatically Spots Malaria Parasites
An advanced microscope producer in China has developed an artificial intelligence-powered microscope that automatically detects malaria parasites in blood smears.
China Gets The Go Ahead To Use Recombinant Interferon Against Bird Flu
Chinese scientists can now use recombinant chicken α-interferon to prevent and treat avian influenza infection.
Promising Clinical Results For Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine
Takeda’s dengue vaccine candidate TAK-003 has been shown to provide protection against all four serotypes of the virus for at least 18 months.
Bacteria Stops Malaria Parasites In Mosquito Gut
By genetically engineering a bacteria that lives in the digestive system of mosquitoes, scientists in China have devised a new strategy to control the spread of malaria.
Tuberculosis Poorly Managed In Rural China
Scientists in China and the US have discovered that tuberculosis management in rural China lags behind the national and international standards.
