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Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
17 Dec 2007
A standard laboratory tool for measuring pharmacological activity of biological substances and performing other related tests may soon be replaced by a new miniaturized bioassay that will be faster, cheaper and more efficient for scientists to use, with new technology developed by Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN).
RIKEN
17 Dec 2007
On December 12, 2007, Dr. Akira Tonomura, Group Director of Single Quantum Dynamics Research Group of the RIKEN Frontier Research System, and Senior Research Priority Committee Member, was honored as one of the nine new members of the Japan Academy, for his outstanding contribution to science.
Nature Publishing Group
16 Dec 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers in Nature research journals including: Meteoritic boost to biodiversity?, In the right direction, Silicon nanowires stay current, Genetic risk factor for ALS, Genetic susceptibility to Kawasaki disease, A pathway controlling body temperature, and Control of EGFR in breast cancer cell invasion
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
16 Dec 2007
Conservation of these forest genetic resources is the best means to guarantee their availability for the use of present and future generations. Therefore, information on population genetics of forest plant species is essential for the successful implementation of conservation and tree improvement programmes.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
16 Dec 2007
This paper highlights the research into developing conservation strategies, curbing illegal logging through forensic forestry, developing forest conservation strategies using molecular marker technology, molecular breeding to advance the breeding of specific traits, in vitro conservation of plant species and new drug discovery programs.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
16 Dec 2007
Bio-deterioration of wood products by micro-organisms and insects is a major problem. The current trend in the development of wood preservatives is to use biocide combinations which include both inorganic-organic and organic-organic binary mixtures.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
16 Dec 2007
Results from the early work on the Malaysian red list and conservation monitoring on critically threatened plant species provide a perspective into the underlying issues of conservation priorities.
RIKEN
14 Dec 2007
Japanese biologists identify a protein critical to the normal development of the embryonic brain
RIKEN
14 Dec 2007
RIKEN researchers are learning how to electrically control spin orientation for data storage technology photo
RIKEN
14 Dec 2007
A team of scientists shows how to electrically control the polarization of nuclear spins
Nature Publishing Group
12 Dec 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers including: Mammals: Patterns of evolution, Remote control of tropical cyclones, A rotating ring current around Saturn, Fathoming giant rogue waves, Books: Seasonal kids' special, A gallery of protein pumps, Space: Halo halo, New compound comes out of the cool, and Why pregnant women don’t tip over
Nature Publishing Group
12 Dec 2007
Homosexual men in China who seek sexual partners both on the Internet and in venues that traditionally attract homosexuals are at the highest risk of HIV transmission
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
12 Dec 2007
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has appointed world-renowned architect Ms Zaha Hadid as the Architect of its new “Innovation Tower”. This building will be her first permanent architectural work in Hong Kong.
UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme
12 Dec 2007
Recommend roadmap based on flexible, universally compatible technologies for good governance and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
University of the Philippines Diliman
11 Dec 2007
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, University of the Philippines Diliman is now accepting papers for publication in the Social Science Diliman journal.
University of the Philippines Diliman
11 Dec 2007
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, University of the Philippines Diliman is now accepting papers for publication in the Humanities Diliman journal.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Dec 2007
At the Third Global Knowledge Forum (GK3), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its research partners will be showcasing some of the innovative ways in which ICTs can foster human development. The GK3 will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 11-13, 2007
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Dec 2007
Ottawa, Canada, December 10, 2007 – Recognizing the serious consequences of climate change for development, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is helping developing countries adapt by supporting research and strengthening local institutions so they can better prepare for an uncertain future.
Nature Publishing Group
09 Dec 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers including: Complementing IPCC, Cooling the Cretaceous greenhouse, The pulse of the San Andreas, Re-examining firefly bioluminescence, Silicon nanowires restore optical signals, How protein modules fit together, Compact synchrotron demonstrated, Pathway to breast cancer, You must remember this & Romancing the fly
RIKEN
07 Dec 2007
Superconductivity is found to be strengthened by a competing order of electrons
RIKEN
07 Dec 2007
The first wave of cells giving rise to an early stem cell population are derived from cells of the neural tube
RIKEN
07 Dec 2007
Discovering the structure of a key protein in human cells may lead to treatment for asthma and shock
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
06 Dec 2007
Richard Fuchs believes that people who want to understand how the world is changing should look to the wave of transformation that is sweeping across Asia.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
06 Dec 2007
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canada Research Chairs Program are launching an initiative to pair leading researchers from universities in Canada with those in developing countries to collaborate on issues of mutual concern.
Nature Publishing Group
05 Dec 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers including: Tracking volcanic activity on the Moon, Space: How close is too close? Joined-up thinking on bird flu, Cancer: A double agent exposed, Cinderella science, A quantum-dot light switch, Ancient magma ocean under Earth's mantle?, Snowball versus slushball, Are you a man or a mouse?
Tokyo University of Science
05 Dec 2007
On November 22, 2007, the Tokyo University of Science and Brunel University of the United Kingdom signed an academic exchange agreement.
International Polar Year International Programme Office
05 Dec 2007
90% of the Earthʼs freshwater is locked up in the great Ice Sheets of Greenland and Antarctica. On December 13th, 2007, the International Polar Year (IPY) will launch its second 'International Polar Day', focussing on Ice Sheets and Traverses.
Nature Publishing Group
05 Dec 2007
China's rapid economic development has accelerated biological invasion and more from Nature China this week
Nature Publishing Group
04 Dec 2007
Bali is not the only island that will be hosting a climate change conference this week. Second Nature, Nature Publishing Group’s (NPG) archipelago in Second Life, will host a series of talks to coincide with the UN climate change conference.
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International Rice Research Institute
04 Dec 2007
The work of rice researchers has received major encouragement as 2007 comes to a close, with staff at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and their colleagues receiving widespread recognition and several major awards.