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Nature Publishing Group
13 Aug 2008
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Practical cloaking devices, Biofuels: A genomic approach, Key receptor identified for HCMV infection, A two-faced drug, A trick to conjure with, Solid at the core, Changing cycles and Spooky speed limit
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Aug 2008
UPM Board of Directors Chairman, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim was announced as winner of the National Academic Personality Award 2007 for his many contributions in developments of education as well researches in developing the nation’s human capital in science, technology, and humanities.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Aug 2008
Four UPM researches will perforate the international market including countries like Indonesia, Iran, Australia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Singapore
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Aug 2008
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through its Extension, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development Centre (APEEC) was appointed as coordinator of researches to be performed on institution of higher education graduates’ participation in entrepreneur-based careers
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Aug 2008
Three Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) researchers swept three gold awards at the Malaysia Nuclear Innovation Award 2008 in line with the Innovation Nuclear Agency Day held recently.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Aug 2008
UPM researchers have found a process to use the nutrient rich aquaculture sediment waste to produce microalgal biomass, which can be harvested for health and functional foods, feed additives and soil conditioner while reducing environmental pollution from aquaculture waste.
Nature Publishing Group
13 Aug 2008
In Nature China this week - The mouth of the 'dragon' protein could be the key to a bird-flu cure and more
Keio University
10 Aug 2008
Japan-Brazil Exchange Year & Keio University 150th Anniversary International Symposium to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japanese emigration to Brazil and 150th anniversary of Keio University “ Dekasegi (migrant workers) workshop” will also be held
Keio University
10 Aug 2008
The program, named “Keio KANRINMARU Project” invites applications from around the world for 3 positions as Associate Professor and 10 positions as Assistant Professor.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Aug 2008
Newsworthy papers include Cleaning up the house, The ocean’s surprisingly hungry algae, Made in yeast, Genetic risk factor for chronic inflammatory disorder, Rats weigh up the evidence, An antibacterial catapult, Adopting an orphan receptor and Better action anticipation in elite basketball players
Nature Publishing Group
07 Aug 2008
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Where is the science in drug doping?, Blueprint for infection, Virus to virus, A secreted factor controls the bacteria’s virulence, Asymmetric inner workings revealed and A potted history of milk
Nature Publishing Group
06 Aug 2008
In Nature China this week - A genetic technique to produce single-sex commercial fish stocks has been successfully tested on Chinese sole and more highlights.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
05 Aug 2008
A montane crab, S.tenebrosa was first described by a well-known carcinologist (L.B. Holthius) in 1979. It is categorised as endangered species. Besides the two national parks mentioned, the habitats of this species in Murum River systems had been heavily disturbed by logging activities.
Waseda University
04 Aug 2008
Concurrently with 21 other countries, SoftBank began selling iPhones in Japan on July 11, selling a reported one million units in three days. This paper will review how the iPhone has affected the Japanese cell phone market.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
04 Aug 2008
The 2008 iBoP Grant Competition is now officially open! Individual researchers and groups/institutions who are working on BoP issues and/or the development of S&T-related policies can apply for grants of up to 25,000 CAD (Canadian Dollars).
Tokyo University of Science
03 Aug 2008
On June 7, 2008, the Tokyo University of Science and the China University of Petroleum - Beijing signed an academic exchange agreement.
Tokyo University of Science
03 Aug 2008
On June 17, 2008, the Tokyo University of Science and the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology signed an academic exchange agreement.
Tokyo University of Science
03 Aug 2008
Copenmind is a global event, founded and hosted in Copenhagen, Denmark. The value of COPENMIND is the unique combination of academia and business; a cutting-edge platform for partnerships creating the world' s first truly global marketplace for university-industry interaction in relation to technology transfer and research partnerships.
Keio University
03 Aug 2008
Karolinska Institutet is one of Europe's largest medical universities. It is also Sweden´s
largest center for medical training and research, located in Stockholm, Sweden. Keio
University has entered into the agreement with Karolinska Institutet in 2007.
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
03 Aug 2008
The Centre for Islamic Banking, Finance and Management (CIBFM) is established under the aegis of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam with a close association with the Brunei International Financial Centre of Ministry of Finance.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
03 Aug 2008
PENANG, MALAYSIA – The high frequency of buildings with cracks in Malaysia recently prompted a researcher from University Science Malaysia (USM) to successfully find a solution to the issue.
Nature Publishing Group
03 Aug 2008
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Immunology: Avoiding attack when not stressed and Methods: Sex in bacteria for genome-wide interaction screens
Nature Publishing Group
31 Jul 2008
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Genetics for mental health disorder, Liquid ethane on Titan, Percolating disease, The impact of microRNA on proteins, Unlocking the door to HIV infection, Creating smart surface networks and Snake fangs bite back
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
30 Jul 2008
The Curriculum Commons Grant of Rs 50 lakh (US $ 125 000) is for improving the quality and standard of grassroots knowledge workers, commonly referred to as telecentre managers.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
30 Jul 2008
A new book helps make sense of the complexities and controversies surrounding agriculture-related intellectual property rights.
Nature Publishing Group
30 Jul 2008
Recognizing the importance of technological innovation, key players in the ICT world are coming together to launch a new grants program for the Asia Pacific information and communication technology (ICT) community.
Nature Publishing Group
30 Jul 2008
Researchers in China have identified a potential therapeutic gene for the treatment of a number of human cancers
Waseda University
28 Jul 2008
In the Group of Eight Hokkaido Toyako Summit 2008 which was held from July 7 to July 9, one of the main themes raised was the problem of global warming.
Keio University
27 Jul 2008
Keio University is pleased to announce the setup of Keio-NUS CUTE (Connective Ubiquitous Technology for Embodiments) Center in Singapore in response to the Singapore government’s push to partner international Interactive Digital Media (IDM) research institutes with Singapore universities
Nature Publishing Group
27 Jul 2008
Scientists have developed electrically powered semiconductor laser diodes that operate at a shorter wavelength than any others used today. The lasers could be used for the next generation of optical storage systems following today’s Blu-ray disks, and will have applications in biomedicine, materials processing and microchips