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Mouth Bacteria Linked To Esophageal Cancer Prognosis

A type of bacteria usually found in the human mouth has been linked poorer outcomes in esophageal cancer patients.

Father’s Age Influences Offspring’s Anxiety

Mouse pups born to older fathers show signs of hyperactivity, researchers say.

Melanin Transfer Caught On Film

How does the pigment melanin go from the cells that produce it to the skin? It gets eaten.

7 Asian Scientists Who Love The Earth

These scientists are at the forefront of the fields of environmental sciences and geology across the region.

How The Body Reads Sugar-Labelled ‘Addresses’

Researchers have shown that different patterns of glycan attachment can affect how proteins are distributed in the body.

Could Humans Live There? Check The Planet’s Shadow

By timing the shadow of a nearby, potentially habitable planet, researchers could determine if its atmosphere contains molecules related to life, such as oxygen.

Understanding The Violent Collisions That Power Supernovae

Scientists have simulated the violent collisions between superluminous supernovae and its surrounding gas, which then emit extreme brightness.

Japanese Professors Receive Fujihara Award

Kei Hirose and Yoshinori Fujiyoshi were recognized for their research into Earth’s origins and membrane proteins respectively.

NTU Partners Japanese Institutions In Emerging Research Fields

NTU, Kobe University and Nippon Shokubai have embarked on research partnerships in the emerging fields of biomedical materials and data science.