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A Step Towards Drugging The ‘Undruggable’
Researchers have developed a new way to screen potential drugs against membrane proteins, targets previously considered ‘undruggable’.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Vivian Yam
By harnessing the unique properties of photoactive materials, Professor Vivian Yam hopes to develop processes that would utilize energy in a cheaper and more efficient manner.
Key Antibody Targets Of SARS-CoV-2 Identified
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that focusing on antibodies against ORF3b and ORF8 could lead to a rapid antibody test that is both highly sensitive and specific.
Scientists Confirm World’s First Case Of COVID-19 Reinfection
The fact that people who have recovered from COVID-19 can become reinfected suggests that immunity against SARS-CoV-2 may not be long-lasting.
Predicting The March Of COVID-19 From Mobile Phone Data
Using anonymized mobile phone data from nearly 11.5 million people, researchers could predict the spread of COVID-19 infections from Wuhan, China, up to two weeks in advance.
Nearly Half Of COVID-19 Infections Occurred Before Symptoms: Study
A modeling study estimates that 44 percent of COVID-19 infections were transmitted during the pre-symptomatic stage.
Wuhan Travel Ban Prevented 700,000 COVID-19 Cases: Report
Tough control measures taken by China in the first 50 days of the epidemic may have prevented more than 700,000 infections, a study finds.
Deep Learning Predicts Disease-Related Mutations
Scientists in Hong Kong and the US have developed a deep learning approach to predict mutations in the metal ion binding sites of proteins.
Different Languages Convey Information At Similar Rates
Researchers in Hong Kong have found that all languages convey information at similar rates, regardless of whether they are spoken faster or slower.
