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Japanese Universities Reach For Global Status
Seeking to compete in the globalized higher education sector, Japan has announced the Super Global program. But will it be enough to send Japanese universities up global rankings?
Asia Braces For Ebola: Is Biotech Our Best Bet?
Juliana Chan & Yamini Chinnuswamy take a look at the options available in our medical toolbox should Ebola reach our shores.
The Optogenetics Revolution
Optogenetics promises to give neuroscience researchers unprecedented insight into the complexity of the brain. Sim Shuzhen traces its development and asks where the technology could take us.
Asia: The Place To Be For Science
Meet and mingle with the world's best scientists and attend top ranked universities—all right here in Asia.
Repulsive Hydrogels Could Cut Friction
By tapping on repulsive rather than the usual attractive forces, materials scientists have created a hydrogel with unusual properties.
Bacteria Can Make Terpenes Too
A genetic study has revealed that many bacteria possess the enzymes required for the synthesis of terpenes, a main component of essential oils.
The Ants That Conquered The World
The highly diverse Pheidole genus of ants adapted to tropical environments twice, contributing to their success in both the Old and New Worlds.
Predicting Antibiotic Resistance
By analyzing gene expression patterns, scientists have developed a way to predict the development of antibiotic resistance.
The Immature Cells That Regulate Autoimmunity
Scientists have identified the cells responsible for producing anti-inflammatory IL-10 in mouse autoimmune disease models.
