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King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
07 Apr 2017
Fast, cost-effective electrochemical platforms show promise for highly-sensitive detection of different strains of influenza and diarrhoea-causing pathogens.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
07 Apr 2017
Screening patients for a gene variant before starting epilepsy treatment could reduce the incidence of life-threatening drug reactions.
Hokkaido University
07 Apr 2017
Scientists are getting closer to understanding how naked mole rats, the world’s longest living rodent species, avoid cancer, which could lead to safer stem cell therapies for human diseases.
Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University
07 Apr 2017
Minimal structural change in catalyst enables stereochemical inversion for the synthesis of amino acid derivatives
University of Malaya
06 Apr 2017
A hybrid ‘eco-roof’ design in Malaysia combines five existing energy-saving technologies into a single system.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
06 Apr 2017
Supermassive black hole winds in a newly discovered class of galaxies are so energetic they suppress future star formation.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
06 Apr 2017
Social networking sites could be used to monitor and respond to global disease outbreaks.
University of Malaya
06 Apr 2017
Malaysia has implemented a number of legislative activities over the decade of participation in the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (FCTC). NARCC (UM) developed a training program - Smoking Cessation Organizing, Planning and Execution (SCOPE) which is accredited by the Ministry of Health.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
06 Apr 2017
A new study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), developed a transistor-type active-matrix pressure sensor using foldable substrate and air-dielectric layer.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Apr 2017
Controlling memory with electric fields enables faster and more energy-efficient computing.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Apr 2017
A transition metal catalyst triggers the transformation of an advanced synthetic intermediate into a whole family of naturally occurring molecules.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Apr 2017
Superimposing two lattices of similar periods creates structures that researchers can design to control and localize light.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Apr 2017
Spherical biodegradable carriers support scalable and cost-effective stem cell expansion and bone formation for tissue engineering.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
04 Apr 2017
A system composed of two different types of nanoparticles can be used to accurately, sensitively and quickly detect viruses.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
04 Apr 2017
A practical anti-phishing tool for the Internet can secure electronic communications, enhance confidence in e-commerce sites, and reduce consumer and business financial losses.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
04 Apr 2017
One of the first, formal evaluations of a day care program in India for lowincome households could provide empirical evidence that will improve gender equality across the country and beyond.
Asia Research News
04 Apr 2017
The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) has released an infographic that explores infrastructure resilience and access to services in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Myanmar.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
04 Apr 2017
Researchers have revealed the mechanism to recover the function of aging cells in HGPS patients using ROCK inhibitor. Propose a new research direction for studies on the improvement of aging and aging diseases.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
04 Apr 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has brought glory to Hong Kong by winning a total of 11 prizes at the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Covering a wide range of application areas, these breakthroughs not only expand the boundaries of knowledge, but also enhance the well-being of our society on different fronts.
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
03 Apr 2017
A mysterious flash of X-rays has been discovered by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory in the deepest X-ray image ever obtained. This source likely comes from some sort of destructive event, but may be of a variety that scientists have never seen before.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
03 Apr 2017
A team in South Korea has opened a new horizon of aging recovery research by changing the irreversibility paradigm of aging. The research team was the world’s first to confirm that as cell aging progresses.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
03 Apr 2017
Enzyme follows a two-step verification system before cutting and repairing DNA damage.
Qatar University
03 Apr 2017
A cutting-edge research conducted by a faculty member from Qatar University College of Medicine (QU-CMED) in collaboration with researchers from Cardiff University, UK showed that an important sperm protein required for the egg fertilization process, known as phospholipase C zeta (PLC), is ineffective in individuals suffering from infertility.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
03 Apr 2017
A delegation from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) won a total of nine top prizes at the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva held in Switzerland from 29 March to 2 April 2017.
University of Malaya
03 Apr 2017
Altmetrics are new metrics proposed as alternatives to impact factor for journals as well as individual citation indexes (h-index). Altmetrics uses online activities to measure the impact, buzz and word of mouth for scientific information. It includes new methods to measure the usage at citation level.
Asia Research News
03 Apr 2017
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Tohoku University
31 Mar 2017
Scientists have designed mathematical expressions that more accurately estimate gas movement through nanosized pores. This could help improve fuel cell development.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
31 Mar 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organised the University-Community Partnerships for Sustainable Social Development Sharing Session on 30 March 2017 to strengthen university-community collaborations for the sustainable development of the community.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
31 Mar 2017
A new study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), finds key to produce perovskite solar cells that display both high efficiency and long-term stability.
Wildlife Conservation Society
30 Mar 2017
Scientists develop new method to accurately count big cats over large landscapes. Authors say new methodology will greatly advance conservation monitoring of tigers and other big cats.