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In the Lab

Harnessing Sunlight To Generate Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers in Japan have developed a nanostructured catalyst that absorbs sunlight to split water, thus producing hydrogen fuel.

Sunshine May Slow Onset Of Diabetes & Weight Gain

Exposure to sunlight suppressed weight gain and early signs of diabetes in mice fed a high fat diet.

EDITOR’S PICK

Making Precision Medicine Equitable

Researchers and policymakers in Asia are trying to make medical research more inclusive to better serve the region’s diverse communities.
Heart Research Has A Gender Bias

The underrepresentation of women in heart research and treatment has perpetuated the widespread misconception that cardiovascular diseases are more common in men. Some women researchers in Asia have come forward to challenge that.
Nutrition Gets Personal

As more people in Asia use tech to closely regulate what they eat, personalized nutrition is becoming a new normal in the region.