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Asian Scientist Chief Editor Honored As WEF Young Global Leader
Asian Scientist Magazine founder and editor-in-chief Dr. Juliana Chan has been elected Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.
News Media Determines Whether You Share & Care
The popularity of conservation topics on social media is largely determined by news sites, study shows.
Six New Gene Loci Linked To Leprosy
A genome wide association study has identified six new genes linked to susceptibility to leprosy.
The Surprising Role Of Viral DNA In The Human Genome
Rather than harming us, endogenous retroviral DNA may actually be important during early embryogenesis, scientists say.
Color Correction With An Ultra-Thin Lens
Scientists have demonstrated that tiny silicon antennae could help make color correcting lens much thinner.
Unique Cholesterol-AMD Link In East Asians
The discovery that cholesterol ester transfer protein is linked to age-related macular degeneration in East Asians could open up new avenues of treatment.
Nanoboxes For Better Batteries
A method to synthesize uniform, porous nanoboxes could help scientists develop rechargeable batteries with higher capacities.
Diet, Location And Your Kid’s Gut Bacteria
An Asia-wide study of the gut microbiota of primary school children has identified differences linked to diet and geographical location.
Bringing Transparency To Financial Reporting
Research on financial reporting and disclosure examines issues at the heart of business, say Professors Cheng Qiang and Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy.
