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Tackling Global Challenges With Interdisciplinary Solutions
Speakers at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2025 held in Singapore, encouraged young researchers to look beyond their own expertise and embark on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.

A Cancer-Driving Protein Found To Slow-Down Breast Cancer
Though commonly associated with cancer growth, Gα13’s protective role in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer highlights the complexities of the disease’s subtypes.
Eating More Fruits Could Prevent Depression In Later Years
Study participants who had at least three servings of fruits a day were able to reduce likelihood of aging-related depression by 21 percent.
Researchers Find Signs Of Dementia In How People Speak
Individuals with memory-related mild cognitive impairment talked less and used fewer but more general nouns.
Catching Up On Lost Sleep Doesn’t Help Sleep-Deprived Brains
Weekend lie-ins and a few early bedtimes can ease a busy work week, but don’t help with sleep deprivation.
Bilingualism Can Boost Cognitive Health In Later Life
Bilingualism enhances cognitive reserve by improving social cue interpretations. Such benefits persist till later in life.
Abandoned Croplands Can Help Address Food Scarcity
Better management of abandoned croplands can enhance food security and mitigate climate change, shows a study.
BacCam: Capturing Images In DNA
Bacterial Camera is able to store images directly in living bacteria using optogenetics and DNA barcodes.
Tracking Cannabinoids Abuse
A research team from Singapore has developed a urine test to detect the abuse of synthetic cannabinoids in the country.
Stress Might Be Making Your Jaw Pop
Stress linked TMJ disorders are rising but there seem to be little awareness about the condition in the medical community.