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Six Scientists Honored With 2014 Shaw Prize
Six 2014 Shaw Prize winners have been recognized for their contributions to astronomy, life science & medicine and mathematics.
Stem Cell Breakthrough Called Into Question
A startling new finding that acid treatment can create stem cells has come under intense scrutiny by the scientific community.
Researchers Discover Genetic Loci Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis
The largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis has shed light on how existing drugs target it.
Asian Countries Among Leaders In Fast-Growing Stem Cell Field
Singapore, Japan and China are among the leaders in stem cell research, a field growing twice as fast as the average growth in research.
Slippery Fault Unleased 2011 Japan Tsunami
The Tohoku fault is more slippery than expected and this may explain why the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami.
Mode Of Action Of Plerixafor Unraveled
Scientists have discovered the exact mode of action by plerixafor, a drug commonly prescribed to stimulate immune responses in patients suffering from neutropenia.
Asia’s Top 10 Universities In 2013
Here's a list of ten prestigious Asian universities that scored a spot on the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2013.
Scientists Convert Human Skin Cells Into Cartilage-Generating Cells
Scientists have directly converted human dermal fibroblasts into induced chondrogenic cells required for cartilage regeneration therapy.
Lack Of Sunlight Linked To Rise In Suicides
Japanese researchers have discovered an increase in railway suicide attempts following several consecutive days without direct sunlight.
