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‘Smelly Egg Gas’ Might Help With Male Infertility

Hydrogen sulphide, the gas which gives rotten eggs their characteristic smell, could be used to mitigate heat-induced testicular injury.

How Shape Influences Wound Healing

Cells measure the shape of gaps in the epithelium to determine how they should move to close wounds, scientists say.

NUS & Georgia Tech Launch Center For Next-Gen Logistics

The newly launched Center for Next Generation Logistics will receive US$0.88 million over the next two years to establish its research capabilities.

Engineered Antibody Neutralizes All Four Dengue Serotypes

Researchers have designed an antibody that targets all four serotypes of dengue, sparking hopes for the first viable dengue therapeutic.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Virginia Cha

Veteran tech entrepreneur Professor Virginia Cha shares her advice for making it big in Asia, and beyond.

Blue LEDs For Chemical-Free Food Safety

Researchers have discovered that blue LED light could be used to kill common food-borne pathogens without the need for chemical treatment.

Numbers May Mask Fish Biodiversity Loss

A realistically complex mathematical model of fish ecosystems has shown that increased numbers may mask the loss of biodiversity.

Membrane Remodeling Without Energy

Cell membranes instantly and spontaneously form reservoirs to accommodate sudden changes in membrane area.

Singapore Becomes First Non-European EMBC Member

As an EMBC Associate Member State, Singapore gains access to all of EMBO’s activities such as fellowships and the EMBO Young Investigator Program.