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Japanese plant biologists have provided the first molecular evidence that when plants are in combat with environmental stressors they are less able to battle invading pathogens.

Electrical oscillations in one part of the brain suggest that it may interact with another to guide body movements

Summaries of newsworthy papers: Cancer genome sequenced, Whose data is it anyway?, Where to find dark matter, Engineered DNA 'scissors' show promise, Bacteria 'chat' with immune system, Sediment cores prompt icy rethink, Structure of key 'bird flu' protein revealed, Ultrafast optical oscilloscopes, Linking lemmings to climate change

New disparities are becoming apparent, including disparity between countries accessible to sophisticated prosthetics and high-performance wheelchairs and those not accessible, between almost professional sports like basketball and rugby and minor sports and between the Paralympics and Olympic Games.

Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of the Kingdom of Bhutan was the originator of the word when, at a conference in Colombo in 1976, he was quoted saying that “Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product.”

Penang, 4 Nov - Universiti Sains Malaysia researchers will join the forensics team on the mission to bring back the remains of the crash victims of British RAF plane Doughlas DC-3 Dakota, which crashed 58 years ago.

Penang, 4 Nov - A team of researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia have successfully produced a powdery substance obtained from durian rind that can be used to remove heavy metals in human body.

The account of the Dipterocarpaceae makes it particularly significant. Dipterocarpaceae is the most structurally dominant tree family, as well as the principal source of commercial timbers from Borneo’s natural forest.

This timely book examines how developing countries can factor in competing arguments about the impending arrival of practical hydrogen fuel cell technology as they explore options for future policies.

The global food crisis is putting more people at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, argue food security experts.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Fighting neuroblastoma, Don’t stop the beat, Bacterial gangs cause clots, Anaemic soils, Widespread alternative splicing, Subverting host immunity to intracellular pathogens and A rose by any other name

With the support of world-renowned electronics manufacturer Samsung Electronics Hong Kong, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at PolyU has garnered more momentum in advancing hospitality technology.

A new design for compact free-electron lasers leads the way towards exploiting extremely short wavelengths

Molecules containing both electron donors and acceptors have been functionalized with tails that control their arrangement in a liquid-crystal photovoltaic device

A method for single-cell genomic profiling has helped researchers to identify a putative ‘master switch’ for reproductive cell development in the mouse embryo

RIKEN scientists have developed a method for trapping and manipulating antimatter that could be key to solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Microbiology: You are what you eat and pesticide problems

This report examines the extent of local gaharu trade and how it contributes to the household economy of the harvesters.

Malaysia is one of the major world pepper producer and 95% of its total pepper production comes from Sarawak. Pepper harvests produce a considerable amount of waste and efforts are taken at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak to turn this waste into pellets and have their potentials investigated.

Summaries of newsworthy papers in Nature and Nature research journals also including Combating muscle fatigue Ranking geo-engineering schemes

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease, gradually causing paralysis of the muscles in the hand and leg. The discovery by Koji Yamanaka and colleagues at the Brain Science Institute that the glial cells cause damage to the nerve cells shows great promise in the development of new treatments to prevent the progression of ALS.

New research clarifies how cells rearrange from two-dimensional sheets into three-dimensional structures during embryonic development

Researchers shed light on the molecular mechanism responsible for fluorescent and dark states of a genetically engineered protein

Substrate-induced strain can be used to switch an organic superconductor into an insulator that responds to the application of a voltage

A new algorithm crunches genomic data to predict maps of variable chromosomal regions that may yield valuable indicators of disease susceptibility or drug response

Countries must learn how to make better use of their citizens’ cognitive resources if they are to prosper economically and socially, according to a major new study.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Grow your own prostate, A feathered but flightless dinosaur, Galaxies: Pure and simple, Being Human, Reassessing early photosynthesis, Quantum physics: Moving memories, Mouse brain tumour model highlights causative role for gene duo, Sticky-tape X-rays

Universiti Sains Malaysia will be holding press conferences on 23 October to reveal the latest findings on herbal extracts from pipersarmentosum to counter obesity and on 24 October on the MoU with Indonesia's Universitas Haluoleo on ICT training

Prof. Lorraine Justice, Swire Chair Professor of Design and Director of School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been bestowed with the Education Award by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

Summaries of newsworthy papers include Treating Lou Gehrig’s disease with glial stem cells, Excess fatty acid in Alzheimer’s disease, A sweet surprise and Carbon storage by typhoons?