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Why Asians Are More Susceptible To Severe Dengue
Genetics makes Asians susceptible to dengue shock syndrome, according to a study by an international team of scientists.
Dams & Mining Destabilizing The Mekong
Infrastructure development and riverbed mining along the Mekong River affect sediment flow, which is vital for soil fertility and fishes.
Durians Depend On Endangered Fruit Bats
An international team of scientists has discovered that the endangered fruit bats of Southeast Asia serve as pollinators of the durian tree.
Dengue’s Spread In Asia Linked To Air Travel
Examining data from Asia over 59 years beginning in 1956, scientists in China show that air traffic is associated with the spread of the dengue virus across Asia.
7 Inspiring Scientists Who Happen To Be Women
These seven women have all overcome the odds to become leaders in their own fields.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Suidjit Luanpitpong
Cancer still strikes fear, but researchers like Suidjit Luanpitpong are working on treatments so that a diagnosis is no longer a death sentence.
How Thailand Eliminated Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Early and concerted efforts from the whole society have helped eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Thailand.
E-Waste In Asia Jumps 63 Percent In Five Years
In just five years, Asian countries produced 12.3 million tonnes of e-waste, a weight 2.4 times that of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
16 Asian Institutions Team Up On Microsatellites
The Asian Micro-satellite Consortium seeks to promote standardization and data sharing among the nine member nations.
