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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.

Agilent & BTI Collaborate On Glycoprotein Analysis

The Agilent-BTI collaboration will develop the AssayMAP Bravo platform to the analysis therapeutic glycoproteins.

Made-In-Singapore Cancer Drug Advances To Clinical Trials

ETC-159, a Wnt-targeting anti-cancer drug indicated for colorectal, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, has entered a Phase I clinical trial.

Fusion Gene Drives Subset Of Asian Gastric Cancers

Scientists have identified a fusion gene that causes epithelial damage and increased cell invasiveness, predisposing carriers to gastric cancer.

Membrane Remodeling Without Energy

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

Bayer & Singapore’s EDB To Foster Translational Research

Bayer Healthcare deepens its existing cooperation with Singaporean institutions, announcing five year plan to launch at least three new joint research projects.

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.

Singaporean Postgrads Snag US$100,000 In Sustainability Prizes

Ten young researchers have been awarded the 2015 WFF PhD prize for their work on environment and sustainability issues.

Substrate Stiffness Increases Cytoskeletal Organization

Cells adapt to stiff substrates by modifying their cytoskeleton, organizing actin filaments into a single direction.