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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
28 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia and Iran have developed a simple diagnostic test to quickly and reliably detect tuberculosis in humans.
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Taylors university
28 May 2015
A survey by Taylor’s-Toulouse University Centre (TTUC) is collecting data on the food habits of individuals and how their choices are related to modernisation and other social factors. Results show that almost 40% of all Malaysian meals are consumed outside the home – one of the highest dining out rates worldwide.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
A biosensor capable of sensitively detecting influenza viruses has potential for improving clinical diagnosis of Influenza A.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
Sing-a-long software developed at A*STAR brings sweet melody to any cacophonous cry.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
Experiments show that the careful choice of witnesses makes it easier to detect entangled quantum states.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
27 May 2015
A*STAR researchers are extracting useful information from billions of social media posts to support businesses, governments and healthcare professionals.
Holographic Mapping Discovered by Ooguri and Collaborators
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
27 May 2015
A collaboration of physicists and a mathematician has made a significant step toward unifying general relativity and quantum mechanics by explaining how spacetime emerges from quantum entanglement in a more fundamental theory.
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Asia Research News
26 May 2015
First artificial insemination of Yangtze giant softshell turtle performed.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
26 May 2015
An electronic payment system developed in Singapore will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles.
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Asia Research News
26 May 2015
Australian researchers are working with Indonesian government agencies and universities to assess the impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in eastern Indonesia.
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Waseda University
26 May 2015
A Japanese researcher is developing a robot that can conduct prenatal ultrasound exams on pregnant women in remote locations.
University of Malaya
University of Malaya
26 May 2015
Researchers in Malaysia have analysed the genomes of people with a rare genetic disorder to better understand their predisposition to cancer across generations.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
26 May 2015
A prototype camera, which uses gamma ray detection to pinpoint breast cancer lesions in three dimensions, promises to extend the useful life of two-dimensional nuclear imaging devices in developing countries.
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IOP Publishing
26 May 2015
An international scientific team has successfully created a three-dimensional model of a cancerous tumour using a 3D printer. Their model could ultimately help discover new drugs and cast new light on how tumours develop, grow and spread.
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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
26 May 2015
Researchers are working with Punjabi farmers to test innovations that will reduce pressure on overused aquifers.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
25 May 2015
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a new yarn manufacturing technology that can increase productivity with less energy consumption.
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Asia Research News
25 May 2015
A powerful new antiseptic agent, called ozone nanobubble water, holds promise for the treatment of periodontitis, or severe gum infections, according to research published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
25 May 2015
Researchers in Singapore are developing a microclimatic modelling tool to prevent further deterioration of the country’s urban heat island phenomenon.
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University of the Philippines Diliman
25 May 2015
The world’s epicentre of marine biodiversity is under threat. Researchers in the Philippines are developing a marine biodiversity database to help identify local hotspots requiring urgent management.
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
25 May 2015
Complementing the Government of Malaysia's efforts to encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials in the construction of green buildings, researchers from the faculty of civil engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia have successfully developed an environment friendly version of building concrete called green-mix concrete.
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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
25 May 2015
Mindfulness - an ancient Buddhist approach to meditation - is attracting increasing attention in the 21st century as a non-invasive treatment for stress and depression. But can it improve mental well-being in young people?
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
25 May 2015
Japanese researchers have developed adaptable nano-capsules that can help in the diagnosis of glioblastoma cells – a highly invasive form of brain tumour.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
22 May 2015
Professor Juyong Park of KAIST's Graduate School of Culture Technology and his research team recently published the result of their study (“Topology and Evolution of the Network of Western Classical Music Composers”) on the dynamics of how classical music is created, stylized and disseminated in EPJ Data Science online.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
21 May 2015
Researchers in South Korea have developed an electrode consisting of a single-atom-thick layer of carbon to help make more durable artificial muscles.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
21 May 2015
The forest of Borneo presents a diversity of flora and fauna which may hold the secret ingredients and compounds to treat many serious and chronic ilnesses. Researchers from ATTA-UR-RAHMAN INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL PRODUCT DISCOVERY, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia carried out a study on one such indigenous plant found in the jungles of Borneo.
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University of the Philippines Diliman
21 May 2015
An understanding of natural immune suppression mechanisms in the female reproductive tract could lead to new ways to combat cancer.
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University of Malaya
21 May 2015
Malaysia aims to protect 10% of its marine environment by 2020. Less than 1%, however, is currently protected. This may have dire consequences for the country’s endangered dugong population, warn a Malaysian scientist and her research team.
F&S Barry Lim
Asia Research News
21 May 2015
Frost & Sullivan’s Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Congress takes place across eighteen cities annually and is a platform to discuss key trends, creating new possibilities, business models and opportunities.
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 May 2015
Surface Modification by Carboxyl Groups Suppressing Osteogenic Differentiation. Nanomaterials Paving the Way for Regenerative Medicine
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National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
20 May 2015
A research group led by Yusuke Yamauchi at National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in cooperation with other research organizations in Japan and overseas, successfully developed a nanoporous gold material with a regular, uniform pore arrangement using polymers as a template.