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8Sep-Cancer1
Asia Research News
08 Sep 2011
Scientists at A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) have made a landmark discovery to pave the way for more targeted solutions for cancer treatment and hope for cancer prevention.
RIKEN
08 Sep 2011
A study in transport genes leads to better understandings in drought tolerance
RIKEN
08 Sep 2011
Discovery of a Mutual Regulation Mechanism Controlling Drought and Salt Stress Responses
Nature Publishing Group
07 Sep 2011
Summary of newsworthy article: Exploring how to improve Alzheimer’s therapeutics
Nature Publishing Group
07 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Astrophysics: Radio jets put black holes in the spotlight; Biology: Wrestling with heart failure; News and Comment: Homeland insecurity?; Geoscience: Precious metals came from the sky; Cancer: BRCA1 tumour suppression and more
Nature Publishing Group
07 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Proton-proton collisions at the LHC; Engineering liquid quadrupoles; Propagation of B cells in culture
Nature Publishing Group
06 Sep 2011
Summary of newsworthy article: Increased risk of gastoresophageal reflux disease (GERD) after 9/11
RIKEN
06 Sep 2011
A new use for fluorescent---Gas detection.
5Sep-Snacks1
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
06 Sep 2011
UiTM researchers made healthy snacks made out of fruit peels
6Sep-Pterosaur1
Waseda University
06 Sep 2011
The largest ever pterosaur fossil discovered in Japan found in Tohuku
Nature Publishing Group
06 Sep 2011
Summary of newsworthy article: Infant behavior predicts adult brain activity
Waseda University
05 Sep 2011
Assoc. Prof. Yoshihiro Kitamura of Waseda University assesses the future of Japanese yen in the international financial market
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
05 Sep 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has provided valuable opportunity for hundreds of freshmen to listen to the sharing of leaders of their chosen academic discipline
5Sep-Protein1
RIKEN
05 Sep 2011
Published in the August issue of Stem Cells, researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center found a way for future advances in regenerative medicine and more effective culturing techniques for human pluripotent stem cells.
5Sep-CNT1
Toyohashi University of Technology
05 Sep 2011
Toyohashi Tech researchers develop a low cost and efficient method for producing electrically conducting composites based on electrostatic adsorption of CNTs onto resin and ceramic particles for applications including enzymes and cosmetics.
5Sep-Guinness1
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
05 Sep 2011
The Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), a research institute of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), puts Singapore into the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s smallest working gear!
Nature Publishing Group
04 Sep 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Medicine: Modified Mycobacterium offers new TB vaccine platform; Nature: Teaching old diabetes treatments new tricks; Geoscience: An imperfect analogue; Nature: Bird digits point out evolutionary changes; Genetics: Sequencing of colorectal tumors and more
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Research shows how to use infra-red laser to selectively separate cells
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
The RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) is seeking outstanding neuroscientists for tenure-track Team Leader positions (equivalent to U.S. Assistant or Associate Professor) and for a tenured Senior Team Leader position (equivalent to U.S. Full Professor)
1Sep-Carbonfibre1
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Collaborative study shows the mechanical properties of Carbon NanoFibers probes
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Researchers succeed to produce 3D atomic imaging of photoelectron holography.
1Sep-Crystal1
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Research scientists at Tohoku University achieved atomic-level observation of the crystal growth process
1Sep-Boron1
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
The first chemical complex consisting of rare earth metals and boron atoms produces unexpected results heralding new synthetic chemistry techniques
1Sep-Beams1
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Collaborative research discovered techniques to create fluorinated polymers on small scale
2Sep-Nuclei1
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
Unique experimental approaches and persistence have paid off for researchers determined to resolve the structure of unstable nuclei at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science
2Sep-Steps1
RIKEN
02 Sep 2011
Identification of enzymes critical to natural bacterial drug production points to shortcuts for building better therapeutic agents
1Sep-PV1
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
02 Sep 2011
Research demonstrates new potential photovoltaic material
1Sep-Photonics1
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02 Sep 2011
Design optimization could help maximize the power conversion efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells
1Sep-Gecko1
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02 Sep 2011
Simple templating technology allows researchers to stamp out materials that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko toes