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20 Jul 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers in Nature and Nature research journals including: Origin of raindrop size revealed, Geoscience: Full circle, Possible mechanism for blood cancer type, Fast-flowing ice streams mould their beds, A genetic susceptibility locus for follicular lymphoma and Neuroscience: Exploring exploration
16 Jul 2009
In Nature China this week - A colorimetric sensor based on hydrogen bonding could allow on-site, real-time detection of melamine in dairy products
15 Jul 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Diversity dynamics, Decoding bilharzia, Diversity without barriers, An inverse photoconductor, Sea ice in the Eocene Arctic, Look south, A new window on the past
13 Jul 2009
The swine-origin H1N1 influenza viruses responsible for the recently declared pandemic cause more lung damage than a seasonal influenza strain in animal models, but are still sensitive to antiviral drugs, finds a study published online this week in Nature.
09 Jul 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Going the distance, Drug extends lifespan of mice, The greening of the Earth, Getting the most out of nanotechnology, The role of black holes in galaxy evolution, Late Cretaceous ocean flux and Sorting nanotubes with DNA
08 Jul 2009
In Nature China this week - A novel class of nanoparticles formed by the self-assembly of antimicrobial peptides is extremely effective against brain infections
05 Jul 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Disrupting viruses, microRNA implicated in cell fate decisions, Methane bubbling up, Action representation in the autistic brain, A common susceptibility locus for several types of cancer, Getting to the root of oculo-facial-cardio-dental syndrome, A tale of two spores and Specialized skin helpers
03 Jul 2009
Three papers in Nature this week provide new insights into genetic variation and schizophrenia risk. Using combined data from three large cohorts, the papers jointly reveal significant associations to individual loci that implicate immunity, cognition and brain development.
03 Jul 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Heart progenitors yield diverse cell types, Cells remember where they came from, Plant power, ‘Ethical’ stem cells under the spotlight, How cells get a LIF to pluripotency, A single-molecule optical transistor and A black hole not too big and not too small
01 Jul 2009
In Nature China this week - A new study estimates the prevalence of mental disorders among Chinese adults to be 17.5%
29 Jun 2009
26 June 2009 - ID Business Solutions Ltd, a leading provider of innovative data management solutions to multinational R&D organisations, today announced that it has concluded an unconditional agreement to acquire InforSense Ltd, a company providing award-winning scientific and business intelligence technologies.
28 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Stopping the pumps in chemotherapy-resistant tumours, Mississippi drowning, Genetic variants associated with kidney stones, Solid-state quantum circuits, Mystery solved for immunoglobulin D role, Future forest changes, Efficiently moving through chemical space, Tropical rain shift 600 years ago
24 Jun 2009
The metabolic hormone adiponectin could serve as a predictive biomarker for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online in this week’s Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
24 Jun 2009
Accumulating evidence indicates that population levels of certain animal species, such as the beluga whale and the Tasmanian devil, are being affected by cancer.
24 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include The sea inside, Thalidomide birth defects not a patterning problem, Cancer protein may prove useful biomarker, Pathway to longevity and Lumpy stream caught on camera
24 Jun 2009
In Nature China this week - A new study shows that the 2009 swine-origin influenza virus originated from several viruses circulating in swine, and that the initial transmission to humans occurred months before recognition of the outbreak
24 Jun 2009
The Arab Technology Business Plan Competition is a regional Technology investment competition for the entire Arab world organized by Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) in cooperation with Intel Corporation
21 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Farming pollutants, Vaccines: Jogging your memory and Long-term ties between Antarctic temperature and sea level
18 Jun 2009
In Nature China this week - A new method allows next-generation sequencing technologies to determine genetic variations between individuals quickly and accurately
18 Jun 2009
Nature News twitters the Apollo 11 moon mission as it happened -- 40 years on. Followers can read about technical milestones, political challenges, and related events in the space race starting today, just over a month before the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing.
18 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Copy number variation linked to childhood brain tumour, New antimicrobial function for tissue-remodelling protein, The mystery ape of Pleistocene Asia, Seasonality increase preceded ancient big freeze, Getting into the CNS, Io in equilibrium, Measuring miniscule motion and A dinosaur in the hand
14 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers Nanomaterials in biological systems, How nanotubes suppress the immune function?, Alzheimer’s assemblies identified, A new vision for eye condition, Protein translation factor causes breast cancer, Sperm DNA packaging, Genome screens suggest clues to multiple sclerosis risk
11 Jun 2009
A new analysis of the current swine-origin H1N1 influenza A virus suggests that transmission to humans occurred several months before recognition of the existing outbreak.
10 Jun 2009
In Nature China this week - A novel ubiquitin ligase that promotes the production of type I interferon may be effective against viral infection
10 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include New mechanism implicated in tuberculosis, Grounded eclipse observations yield unique insights, Fat cells influence blood formation, Mind the bandgap and Worlds in collision: what are the chances?
07 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Can Alzheimer’s disease be infectious?, New drug target for leukaemia, Quick, look sharp, Regulating an ancient arm of our immunity, Activating genes in live animals and Sex cells harbour longevity secrets
04 Jun 2009
Asia Research News 2009, the first magazine to focus on current on-going research in Asia has been launched by ResearchSEA. Asia Research News 2009 features interesting on-going research from selected research institutions, with contact details of leading researchers for interested readers.
03 Jun 2009
In Nature China this week - Climate change is likely to worsen China's desertification problem in the twenty-first century, threatening the lives of 80 million people
03 Jun 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers Hydrogen peroxide link to wound healing, Entangled vibes, Titan’s cloud cover and Fatty acid metabolism linked to immunological memory
31 May 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Genome scan uncovers genetic risks of testis cancer, Genetic variation influences adverse reaction to common antibiotic, Replay of neural patterns during sleep, Let the right pollen in, Dynamic ferroelectric memory, Suppressing suppressors, Why does high-throughput screening work?, Smells right

Events

09 Jul 2007
Yokohama, Japan - The Optoelectronics and Communications Conference (OECC) is intended to provide an international forum for the presentation and the discussion of significant progress of research, development and applications of optical communication systems and optoelectronics.
09 Sep 2007
Beijing, China - This symposium will provide an international forum for the most recent and advanced issues concerning photoelectronic detection and imaging technologies, as well as to foster R&D collaboration amongst academies, research institutions and the relevant industries.
30 Nov 2007
Unsustainable living, climate change and disassociation from nature are beginning to take their toll and disastrous repercussions for human health and survival are anticipated by researchers across the globe. The transdisciplinary nature of ecohealth is an innovative way of addressing these issues.
13 Mar 2007
This is a gathering of thought leaders and industry influencers from around and beyond the Caspian region and Central Asia. It's the de facto Eurasia convergence point for all organisations serious about gaining competitive advantage in the push to extend mobile coverage to the wider population.
05 Feb 2007
Many factors will affect the outlook for natural gas demand and the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asia Pacific markets over the coming decade. This Conference is specifically designed to provide delegates with LNG market outlook and predictions and an opportunity to gain understanding of LNG market across the whole supply chain.
23 Aug 2007
With the theme of “Chemistry for Development, Environment and Sustainability in Asia”, 12ACC will focus on chemistry for knowledge creation, economic development, environmental management and sustainability. 12ACC will be the biggest gathering of more than 1,000 scientists from all over the world in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
10 Feb 2007
The theme is “Integration of Traditional and Innovative Technologies for Community Development”. This Congress will to provide a platform for researchers, community-level workers, technology providers and traditional knowledge centres to exchange ideas and experiences on the effective blending of ancient and modern innovative technologies.
30 Oct 2007
The meeting theme, “Resources, Professionalism, Technology: Time to Deliver,” will focus on current needs of resources faced by the oil and gas industry, professional accountability, etiquettes & social responsibilities that organisations need to observe in today’s environment, and the evolution of technologies.
22 Feb 2007
This conference aims to bring together innovative academics, researchers and industrial experts in the field of electronics, communications and allied fields to a common forum, for a constructive dialog on theoretical concepts and practical ideas.
09 Mar 2007
The aim of the Course shall be to cover topics in core pediatric nephrology that are of practical relevance to pediatricians.
10 Feb 2007
Themes of the Conference are Human Resource Concerns in the Context of Globalization (Theory and Empirical), Structural Changes in Andhra Pradesh Economy and Capital Formation in Andhra Pradesh Agriculture
12 Apr 2007
Conference will host seminars, paper presentations, workshops and exhibitions to discuss and explore various aspects of developmental communication. Objective: To create a platform for dialogue and sharing of experience. The conference also aims at raising vital contemporary issues in communication for social development
09 Feb 2007
The three-day event will include a public meeting featuring exciting speakers and the launch of the Anupama Jayaraman Memorial Award for young women journalists.
04 Jan 2007
The Asia–Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) is the Queensland Art Gallery’s flagship international contemporary art event. Established in 1993, it is the only major series of exhibitions in the world to focus exclusively on the contemporary art of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia.
01 Jul 2007
ICMAT 2007 will be a multidisciplinary forum providing over 2,000 research scientists and engineers a first-hand learning platform, as well as the opportunity to share and exchange ideas with some of the best minds in the field.
22 Jul 2007
As the fourth conference in the HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention series, IAS 2007 will feature reports on the latest developments in the areas of basic, clinical and prevention science.
15 Feb 2007
The theme of the conference is Research and Development in Emerging Technology Management.
23 Jan 2007
A wide range of topics will be addressed including body sensor networks, bio-inspired engineering, low power systems, wireless networks, communication centric design and SoC design methodologies.
12 Feb 2007
The workshop will bring together leading investigators from industry, universities, as well as research institutes in Southeast Asia to present and discuss the use of various animal models including Drosophila, zebrafish, chick and mouse in their research.
28 Dec 2006
The theme of the conference is: Managing Global Organizations: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies.The conference will provide a global forum to management academics and practicing managers to discuss critical issues concerning managing of global organizations.
11 Nov 2006
Having been under American occupation and control at different points in time, Japan and the Philippines share a similar colonial experience under a Western power, which has left an indelible imprint on both Japanese and Philippine societies.
11 Dec 2006
The Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) and Ministry of Higher Education , Syria is organising the conference Scientific Research Outlook & Technology Development in the Arab World from December 11- 14 in Damascus, Syria.
15 Oct 2006
Training in good counseling skills is a priority to enable the infected learn how to live positively. Counseling is best done by those already infected. They have the experience of living with the virus themselves. What they need next are communication and counseling skills so as to reach those newly infected and affected.
22 Aug 2006
UK-SINGAPORE Aquaculture Workshop 2006. The workshop will bring together researchers from industry, universities, as well as research institutes in Southeast Asia to present and discuss the what aquaculture can and will become. Sponsorships are available for researchers from South East Asia and UK businesses.
29 May 2006
The Asia Media Summit provides a unique opportunity for broadcasters in the region to share their thoughts on Information and Broadcasting.
11 Nov 2006
Amarc9 conference in Jordan , 11th to 17 Nov, gather broadcasters from 100 countries to be in the general assembly of World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters
18 Sep 2006
The conference is a response to the growing awareness about the need for policy shift from the traditional technology transfer practice to a policy position that is capable of providing a sustainable basis for innovation and technological progress in developing countries.
10 Mar 2006
Many insights will be gained by discovering more about the mechanisms of normal brain development, since abnormal development can lead to a range of cognitive disorders from mental retardation and learning disabilities to schizophrenia.
15 Feb 2006
If the twentieth century was the era of the nation being imagined in print and broadcast media, then in the 21st century that imagination maybe under challenge by new technologies that enable the imagination of new politico-cultural topographies.
07 Feb 2006
India and East Asia conference is designed to arrive at a new paradigm to assess the future of this region through a holistic appraisal. This conference aims to attain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of this region through examining how issues of culture, trade and security are interlinked.

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