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Making Life Simpler For Control Freaks

Important and complex systems, from the global financial market to groups of friends, may be more controllable than they appear.

Biodiversity Loss Linked To Outbreaks Of Disease

Although high biodiversity represents a potential source of zoonotic pathogens, the loss of biodiversity is what spurs the outbreak of diseases, a study says.

Stem Cells From A Single Drop Of Blood

Singaporean scientists have developed a method for generating stem cells that only requires a single drop of blood.

The Future Of Life Science With Agilent Technologies

The Young Scientist Forum organized by Agilent Technologies will take place at the University of Melbourne on March 28 and Biopolis Singapore on April 29.

Fruit Flies Help Uncover Tumor-Preventing Proteins

Scientists have identified a protein complex that stops brain cells from dedifferentiating back into stem cells, thereby preventing tumor formation.

Agilent & Consortium To Study Fats In Healthy People

The new international joint effort between Agilent and NUS aims to develop the world’s first integrated systems biology database for different races and ethnicities.

Li Jingmei Awarded 2014 L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship

Already in it's 16th year, this year's UNESCO-L'Oréal award for women in science honors Singapore's Dr Li Jingmei among 14 other winners.

Singaporean Scientists: Haze Also Harms The Oceans

Although many people are rightly concerned about the effects of haze on the land and air quality, scientists say that its impact on the marine environment also deserves attention and intervention.

Neuroscience Research Institute Launched In Singapore

Intended to facilitate collaborations between researchers and clinicians, the institute will tackle neurological problems likely to face Singapore's aging population.