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Nature Publishing Group
21 Oct 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Genetic variants in autoimmunity, Genetic variation in hair, eye, and skin pigmentation and Sex chromosomes influence behaviour
Keio University
21 Oct 2007
Keio University will be the first Japanese university to host the “Keio Challenger International Tennis Tournament 2007”, an international men’s tennis tournament, to commemorate its upcoming 150th anniversary in 2008. The tournament will be a Challenger Series event* officially recognized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
RIKEN
19 Oct 2007
Defects in metals can actually improve the flow of electrons
RIKEN
19 Oct 2007
Researchers reveal a new step in the regulation of allergic mediators
RIKEN
19 Oct 2007
Japanese researchers find compound disrupts mRNA quality control
International Rice Research Institute
18 Oct 2007
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The world’s major rice-producing nations – including China and India – are calling for closer collaboration in efforts to feed Asia’s billions of rice consumers in the face of unprecedented new challenges.
University of the Philippines Diliman
18 Oct 2007
The University of the Philippines, Diliman in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, invites abstracts for the 8th ASEAN Inter-University Seminars on Social Development on May 28 to 31, 2008, Manila, Philippines. The theme for this event is "ASEAN as a Community: Solidarity in a Globalizing World."
Keio University
18 Oct 2007
Assistant Prof. Junichi Ushiba of Faculty of Science and Technology succeeded to develop Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology that enable people stroll through the virtual world of Second Life® (*1) using their own imagination. This project is the first to apply the technology to an Internet virtual world.
Nature Publishing Group
17 Oct 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Life’s a beach, Genes tell our evolutionary tale, The shadowy genome, Biggest black hole has even bigger companion, Rise and shine, Gene essential to sperm production identified, Old trick, new dog, A sunny outlook for nanowires and Sex determination linked to fitness
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
17 Oct 2007
Research conducted over the period of 10 years among rural women entrepreneurs in Malaysia revealed that women’s involvement in micro enterprise contributed significantly (about 30%) to the family income and was able to bring the family out of poverty.
Nature Publishing Group
17 Oct 2007
Superheated water under high pressure can be used to break down dead animal waste into useful amino acids
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Asia Research News
17 Oct 2007
In April 2008, join journalists from all over the world for a week aboard the Canadian research icebreaker Amundsen.
The Asian Institute of Technology
16 Oct 2007
These 2 papers from the Asian Institute of Technology outlines problems faced and possible solutions for e-governance in Bangladesh
Nature Publishing Group
14 Oct 2007
Other papers include The brain and feeding, I can see clearly now, Count down, and up, Negative light brings positive aspects to semiconductors, Using biomarkers to predict Alzheimer’s disease, Genetic risk factor for colorectal cancer and Cost-effective individual genome sequencing
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
A new approach proves that the nuclear force is strongly repulsive at close distances
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
Asymmetry in neutrons produced by proton collisions makes a good detector for spin-polarized protons photo
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
Innovative use of existing film technology may lead to a new type of thin-film display photo
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
Hiroyuki Kamiguchi and team members aim to elucidate the mechanism of how the neuronal processes find their way, and to develop techniques to regenerate neuronal networks that have been injured owing to brain or spinal cord damage.
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
RIKEN has taken on the challenge of developing the world’s fastest and most efficient supercomputer.
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
RIKEN is currently seeking a researcher with experience in the field of synthetic organic chemistry directed toward materials science.
RIKEN
12 Oct 2007
RIKEN Plant Science Center engages in research and development to improve plant productivity for sustainable agriculture. The area of focus covers growth regulation, resistance to environmental stresses and pathogens, and metabolic regulation.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Oct 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Climate change: Getting steamy, Genomics: Evolution in the lab, Planetary science: Tiger stripes, jets and Enceladus and Materials: Ferrotoroidic ordering found
Keio University
10 Oct 2007
Keio Summer School at Downing - The summer school offers a diverse array of lectures given by University of Cambridge faculty and ample opportunities for discussion and academic writing experience.
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Asia Research News
10 Oct 2007
Prof. Albert Osterhaus a world renowned scientist/researcher in avian influenza will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Bangkok International Conference on Avian Influenza 2008 (23-25 January 2008) and will present on “Development of pandemic influenza vaccines”.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Oct 2007
The avian flu virus H5N1 infects the respiratory tract and spreads to other organs in the human body. Other highlights from Nature China include Endometrial cancer, Turn pollution into power, Colon cancer and heart disease, Climate change and dust storms and Helical nanofibres
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
09 Oct 2007
This year's theme is Balancing Economic and Ecological Needs
The Asian Institute of Technology
09 Oct 2007
The Bang Pa Canal in Thailand is a vital source of fresh water for many area farmers but due to dumping of untreated wastewater into the canal, it's water quality is severely deteriorated. This recently launched project by the Asian Institute of Technology will benefit 900 households in 7 villages.
International Rice Research Institute
08 Oct 2007
Hanoi, Vietnam – In the face of growing pressure on one of Asia’s most important food production systems, experts are warning that farmers must get more help to make them more efficient.
The Asian Institute of Technology
08 Oct 2007
Research by the Asian Institute of Technology has shown that companies which include corporate social responsibilities within their corporate strategies will be the successful companies of the future.
Nature Publishing Group
07 Oct 2007
Summaries of other newsworthy papers include Materials: Domains of influence and Fighting off an immune attack