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High Temperatures Accelerate Dengue Virus Maturation

A team of researchers in China report that at periods of prolonged high temperatures favor the growth and spread of the dengue virus.

Scratching below the surface of itch signaling, researchers have discovered a new type of calcium ion channel that transmits multiple types of itch.

Researchers in China have developed an oral vaccine against H. pylori, the bacteria responsible for some forms of gastric cancer.

Flag-Bearers Of Innovation

Over the past decade, the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore and collaborators have led the charge in developing supercomputing-powered innovations to support Singapore’s research and development ecosystem.
Golden Connections

Today’s connectivity technologies are helping older people in Asia stay socially active and take charge of their own wellbeing.
Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Asia is going through a sleep crisis, worse than anywhere else in the world, leading to a growth in the market of sleep wearables. But how much do they help?