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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
21 Jul 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) staged its annual Master of Arts Graduation Fashion Show last week (11 July) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Hokkaido University
21 Jul 2017
Citizen science has revealed the spread of the invasive giant slug Limax maximus and its potential native predator in Japan, providing new insights into predator-prey dynamics between introduced prey and native predators.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
19 Jul 2017
Professor Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President joined a Service-Learning trip with students to Kyrgyzstan and then signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan today.
WCRF International
19 Jul 2017
WCRF International is now accepting grant applications for research on the links between diet, nutrition (including body composition) and physical activity and cancer. Applicants can be based in any country outside the Americas.
Hokkaido University
19 Jul 2017
JAXA, Tohoku University and Hokkaido University have signed an agreement for microsatellites to be deployed from Kibo, the Japanese Experiment Module onboard the International Space Station(ISS).
University of Malaya
19 Jul 2017
Multiplex detection of antioxidants / food additives / preservatives in food samples is possible using our newly developed graphite-based nanocomposite electrochemical sensor from used alkaline battery. The chemical sensor not only leads to shorter analysis time but also is a greener chemistry innovation.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 Jul 2017
A new method that leads to the formation of specialized tissue cells could improve the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer.
Asia Research News
17 Jul 2017
19 to‐21 September 2017 - Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
17 Jul 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has presented, for the first time, the whole genome sequence and analyses of the Myotis rufoniger.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
17 Jul 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has been ranked 36th globally and 1st in South Korea in this year's CWTS Leiden Ranking.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
17 Jul 2017
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has introduced new low cost, high efficiency hydrocarbon fuel cells.
Asia Research News
17 Jul 2017
SIEW Energy Insights Japan will address the SIEW 2017 theme "Rethinking Energy: Navigating Change", featuring a panel discussion with key experts on the latest energy developments in Japan.
Asia Research News
17 Jul 2017
KUALA LUMPUR, 12th of July 2017 – Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia’s premier Research University will be organising its inaugural “Give Back to UM Day” on 25th July 2017 at the Exhibition Hall, Institute of Research Management and Services, UM.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
16 Jul 2017
KAUST researchers predict that synchronized emissions from new on-chip lasers can produce artificial neural networks at low cost
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Jul 2017
Extravert Chinese students learning English as a second language are likely to perform better in speaking and reading, but less proficient in listening than their introvert counterparts, according to a study published in Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH).
Nagoya University
13 Jul 2017
Nagoya University-led team reviews skin diseases to define a new type of genetic-based inflammation for improving diagnosis and treatment of rare skin conditions.
University of Malaya
13 Jul 2017
Researchers from Malaysia assessed the whole brain microstructural integrity of major nerve tracts among older fallers and non-fallers. They proposed the potential synergistic relationship between blood pressure fluctuations with standing, balance disorders and structural brain abnormalities observed among fallers.
University of Malaya
12 Jul 2017
Direct detection of vitamin B7 in real sample is possible using the developed immunosensor without the need of sample pre-treatment. The immunosensor not only leads to shorter analysis time but also is a user-friendly approach to the end user.
University of Malaya
12 Jul 2017
The future of children with brain tumours is very promising. To do nothing is to ignore the very real possibility of a treatment and cure. It is the time now to accelerate clinical and laboratory research in childhood brain tumours.
Tohoku University
12 Jul 2017
A team led by researchers at NASA/JPL and Tohoku University has revealed images of Jupiter's atmosphere in mid infrared, taken by the Subaru 8-m telescope.
Nagoya University
12 Jul 2017
Nagoya University forensic scientists show that viable DNA samples can be taken from mosquito blood meal that has been digested for up to two days.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
11 Jul 2017
A new molecule that reads mitochondrial DNA could pave the way to treat some genetic nerve and muscle diseases.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
10 Jul 2017
A new method efficiently transfers genes into cells, then activates them with light. This could lead to gene therapies for cancers.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
10 Jul 2017
Spiky-shaped additives help antimicrobial coatings sense and inhibit bacteria growth on dental devices.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
10 Jul 2017
A systematic approach to selecting and configuring statistical models improves predictions of extreme events.
University of Malaya
10 Jul 2017
Scientists at University of Malaya, Malaysia, have found that the seagrass meadows in Johor harbor three times more juvenile fish than coral reefs. They also found that the dugong herds there prefer certain types of meadows over others.
Hokkaido University
07 Jul 2017
Type XVII collagen (COL17) is found to regulate the proliferation of epidermal cells and therefore the thickness of juvenile and aged skin, suggesting COL17 can potentially be used for future anti-aging strategies.
Hokkaido University
07 Jul 2017
Scientists have discovered a unique biosynthetic pathway for D-Glutamate, an important cell wall component in pathogenic bacteria, which could lead to the development of medicines and agricultural chemicals.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
06 Jul 2017
Korean researcher Sung Jun Lim suggests easy analysis method to identify the structure of semiconductor nanoparticles in solution only by measuring absorption spectrum. It is expected to present a new direction for the studies of the structure and the properties of nanoparticles.
University of Malaya
06 Jul 2017
Researchers at University of Malaya, Malaysia, are discussing the importance of building stakeholders in building maintenance management, including maintenance management team, building owners/clients, building occupants/users, and maintenance service providers.