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Tai Chi Can Improve Survival Rate of Advanced Lung Cancer Patients By A Year
The study found that tai chi can also help cancer patients sleep better.
Brain Disorders Get A Gut Check
Certain gut bacteria promote degeneration of neurons causing medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, researchers from Hong Kong have found.
Making MRI Machines Cheaper And More Accessible
A new MRI machine designed by researchers in Hong Kong could cost less than US$20,000 to build and operate using a standard AC power outlet.
Navigating Cancer Treatment With The Tiniest Of Tools
A new soft robotic laser could allow surgeons to conduct head and neck surgeries without damaging critical structures in the vicinity.
Cutting Down Barriers In Bacterial Genome Editing
Scientists are fighting drug-resistant microbes with a new CRISPR-Cas gene editing method that can be transferred between bacterial strains.
Why Children May Experience Mild COVID-19
Compared to adults, children with COVID-19 have a lower T cell response, possibly leading to mild or asymptomatic infections.
A Forensic Approach To Detecting Illegal Cockatoo Trade
Illegal wildlife traders, beware! Ecologists in Hong Kong have developed a novel forensic tool for detecting the laundering of critically endangered cockatoos.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Malik Peiris
Inspired by French microbiologist Louis Pasteur, Professor Malik Peiris decided to specialize in virology, which led him to play a critical role in the identification and characterisation of the SARS coronavirus.
