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Tracing East Asia’s Ancient Coronavirus Epidemic
Our DNA holds traces of an ancient battle between our cells and a coronavirus, suggesting that an epidemic similar to COVID-19 struck East Asia about 20,000 years ago.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s May 2021 Roundup
From ancient Indonesian caves to the unexplored Martian terrain, Asia’s scientists are making discoveries with vast implications for our world and beyond.
SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Explained
As new SARS-CoV-2 variants emerge, tried-and-tested solutions could be the key to stamping out COVID-19.
Dengue: A Tale Of Two Lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdown measures decreased the rate of dengue among migrant workers but raised it in Singapore’s general population.
BioNTech Sets Its Sights On Singapore
BioNTech is headed for Southeast Asia, with Singapore set to host a fully operational regional office and mRNA production facility by 2023.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s April 2021 Roundup
Celebrate the region’s best scientists and their trailblazing efforts through Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from April 2021.
A Spray A Day Keeps COVID-19 Away
Taking a povidone-iodine throat spray or oral hydroxychloroquine may reduce COVID-19 spread especially in high transmission settings, say scientists from Singapore.
Finding New Uses For Old Leprosy Drugs
The leprosy drug clofazimine can block SARS-CoV-2 replication and even prevent the cytokine storm often seen in COVID-19 patients.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s February 2021 Roundup
From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.
