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UNESCO: ASEAN Economy Community Likely To Spur Scientific Cooperation

The ASEAN Economic Community could also spur both the cross-border movement of researchers and greater specialization, in turn broadening cooperation in science and technology.

Introducing iCas, A Protein That Enables Precise Gene Editing

Researchers have developed a protein that gives tighter control over where and when DNA editing takes place, and can be switched on and off repeatedly.

Singapore Hospital To Attempt Guinness World Records Title

Were you born in KK Women's and Children's Hospital? On October 16 at Bishan Stadium, the hospital will be attempting a world record for the largest reunion of people born at the same hospital.

Zika Outbreak In Singapore Alarms Region

The number of Zika cases in the country surged to 275 in just ten days from the start of the outbreak on August 27.

Mola Mola’s Genome May Explain Its Gigantic Size

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the ocean sunfish, focusing particularly on growth hormone signalling genes to understand its freakish growth spurts.

Singapore Universities Top In Asia: QS World Uni Rankings 2016/17

The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University are also the only two Asian institutions in the top 20 of the rankings table.

7 Must-Read Stories In August 2016

From homosexual termites to self-driving cabs, these are the stories that grabbed your attention in August.

ASLAN, A*STAR To Develop Therapeutic Antibody Against RON Kinase

ASLAN Pharmaceuticals will license a therapeutic antibody from A*STAR that targets the macrophage-stimulating protein receptor, also known as Recepteur d’Origine Nantais kinase.

Japan, South Korea Dominate Asia’s 75 Most Innovative Universities List

South Korea and Japan each boast 20 entries in the Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities ranking.