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Between Panic And Complacency
Communicating the risks of infectious diseases as diverse as MERS and hepatitis C may not be easy, but is nonetheless essential.
A Cancer Drug That Doesn’t Damage DNA
When coupled with chemotherapy, the small molecule drug PRIMA-1met activates a mutated tumor suppressor gene while also restoring its structure and function.
How A Virus Peptide Destroys Other Viruses
Researchers have explained how a peptide derived from hepatitis C virus kills a broad range of viruses while leaving host cells unharmed.
ASLAN Closes Series C Financing Round Of US$43 Million
The additional investment of US$9 million will enable ASLAN to develop its licensing agreement for the rheumatoid arthritis drug LAS186323.
RIE2020: What You Need To Know About Singapore’s Blockbuster $19b R&D Budget
Here's five things you need to know about Singapore's S$19 billion five-year research budget.
Mangrove Deforestation Driven By Rice & Palm Oil Agriculture
Conversion of mangrove forests to land for commodity crops has played a significant role in the deforestation of Southeast Asia.
Nadine & EDGAR, The Friendliest Robots You’ll Ever Meet
In the future, social robots like Nadine and EDGAR could help address a shrinking workforce or save time and travel costs.
Artemisinin’s Scattershot Approach To Killing Malaria Parasites
The discovery that artemisinin disrupts over 120 parasite proteins could lead to the development of new anti-malarial drugs.
Choreographing The Dance Of Electrons
Researchers have successfully manipulated electrons in thin semiconductors by encapsulating them in atomically thin materials and changing the electric field.
