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Why Some Leukemia Cells Have Normal-Looking Chromosomes

About one third of acute myeloid leukemia cases have normal-looking chromosomes due to a mutation in a protein known as nucleophosmin.

What Is Driving The Loss Of Protected Areas?

The larger the protected area, the more likely it is to experience downgrading, downsizing and degazettement.

How HPV Hijacks Proteins To Cause Cervical Cancer

Human papilloma viruses use a protein known as EDD1 to destabilize the body's tumor suppressing mechanisms, scientists say.

Singapore Universities Establish First Joint PhD For Engineers

Students seeking to do a PhD in engineering in Singapore now have the option of a joint degree from the National University of Singapore and the Singapore University of Technology and Design.

Culturing Cancer Cells For Personalized Treatments

Researchers have boosted the success rate of culturing circulating tumor cells from blood samples to 60 percent, paving the way for personalized treatments.

7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015

Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.

Neo Mei Lin & Ling Xing Yi Awarded 2015 L’Oréal Singapore National Fellowships

Drs. Neo Mei Lin and Ling Xing Yi have been recognized for their contributions to marine biodiversity and materials science respectively.

Research To Drive Singapore’s Transport Future

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore will work with three local universities to conduct research into improving the country's transport system.

A Champion For Conservation

Professor Chou Loke Ming has been a tireless crusader for protecting Singapore's coral reefs and hopes that our waters will one day be clear again.