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International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
31 Aug 2009
Book Review - Drawing from the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) experience in Africa and Asia, the authors present recommendations for policymakers, donor agencies, and researchers. They also present guidelines for developing and implementing poverty monitoring systems in other regions of the world.
Nature Publishing Group
30 Aug 2009
Manure matters, Prolonged presentation prompts Coeliac disease, From tumour suppression to insulin resistance, Frequent ERBB4 mutations in melanoma, Small vessels are big problem in stroke, Sinking carbon, 3D ultrastructure from thick sections, Shiny, tiny plasmonic laser beats the diffraction limit and more
Universiti Sains Malaysia
29 Aug 2009
The MoA will be signed on 1st September 2009 in Penang, Malaysia. Initially, USM will establish an IPv6 Certified Network Engineer (CNE6) Training Centre by at HNUE followed by joint training programmes, post graduate exchange, sharing and promotion of training information and other programs which may benefit the region.
Nature Publishing Group
28 Aug 2009
How people process the social stigma of having visible skin lesions is
reported this week in the 'Journal of Investigative Dermatology'. These findings may lead to future strategies for managing other stigmatizing diseases and conditions.
RIKEN
28 Aug 2009
The fifth RCAI–JSI International Symposium on Immunology, hosted by the RIKEN Research Center for Allergy and Immunology (RCAI) in conjunction with the Japanese Society for Immunology (JSI), was held in Yokohama on July 9–10 of this year.
RIKEN
28 Aug 2009
A genetically encoded fluorescent sensor offers a real-time glimpse into how a key neurotransmitter relays its message
RIKEN
28 Aug 2009
A double-solvent approach makes electrospray deposition a better choice for fabricating organic light-emitting diodes
Nature Publishing Group
27 Aug 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Out of REACH, A natural repellent, Fungi don 'invisibility cloak', Photosynthesis-related genes present in marine virus genomes, Keep it in context and how birds become ‘blokes’
Nature Publishing Group
27 Aug 2009
These findings may lead to new preventative therapeutic options for the numerous diseases transmitted through mtDNA.
Nature Publishing Group
27 Aug 2009
The socially isolated tend to fall prey to illness more readily and deteriorate faster, both mentally and physically, than those who maintain active social lives.
Nature Publishing Group
27 Aug 2009
In Nature China this week - An eight-year study carried out by researchers in Hong Kong reveals the molecular mechanisms of myosin dimerization
Nature Publishing Group
23 Aug 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Misbehaved bacteria, Agents of erosion, Fighting fibrosis, Cilia’s dual role in cancer, A new signalling pathway and Upwards lightning
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
21 Aug 2009
The Research Management Institute (RMI) has helped UiTM secure research and business partnerships with four organizations, Messrs Perfect Triangle, Messrs Multi Cipta Engineering, Messrs Halalgel and Messrs Lintah Royal Park to market products researched by its academics.
RIKEN
21 Aug 2009
An International Phenome Integration Meeting, sponsored by RIKEN and co-sponsored by the Society for the Study of Mammalian Genetics, was held in Kyoto, Japan, on July 12–13 of this year.
RIKEN
21 Aug 2009
Failed supernovae could provide a strong flux of neutrinos near the detection limit of current observatories
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
20 Aug 2009
Book Review - Does research influence public policy and decision-making and, if so, how? This book is the most recent to address this question, investigating the effects of research in the field of international development.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
20 Aug 2009
All USM engineering programmes have been accredited by the Malaysian Engineering Board (LJM) which is automatically recognized by the Washington Accord (WA), which is a professional body that recognizes engineering programmes world-wide and member nations including Australia, Canada, UK, US, New Zealand, Ireland and Malaysia.
Nature Publishing Group
20 Aug 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers A model for drug screening, Biologists napping while work is militarized, Gravitational-wave detectors start to pull their weight, Antioxidants reveal a darker side, Hydrating the mantle, Understanding protein function becomes light work and The indecisive mind
Nature Publishing Group
20 Aug 2009
Neurobiological factors and stressful life events can trigger and prolong smoking habits in adolescents, especially in individuals with depression.
Nature Publishing Group
19 Aug 2009
In Nature China this week - A genetic association study reveals the key to exceptional longevity in a Chinese population
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
19 Aug 2009
Canada’s IDRC, CIDA, and Australia's AusAID are pleased to announce a CA $8 million research collaboration in Southeast Asia on infectious disease emergence and prevention.
Nature Publishing Group
17 Aug 2009
How did love begin? How about Scotch tape, teeth, the artificial heart, the vibrator? And clocks, the paper clip, diamond, chocolate? Origin of the Universe; Origin of the Mind; Origin of Life on Earth; Origin of Computing
Nature Publishing Group
17 Aug 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Hope for hepatitis C treatment, Fighting cartilage loss in osteoarthritis, Immunology: Mediator of multiple sclerosis, Spaser finds the light, Genetic risk factors for childhood leukemia, Identifying candidate genes by targeted sequencing, Single-direction winds on Titan
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
17 Aug 2009
A total of 30 researchers benefited from an in-house training workshop on “Understanding the Media” held at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) on 30 July 2009.
RIKEN
14 Aug 2009
A Joint ISIS and RIKEN Muon Facility Developments Symposium was held on May 18 of this year in response to recommendations of RIKEN’s International Advisory Committee.
RIKEN
14 Aug 2009
Mechanically trapped molecules throw light on energy transfer within artificial photosynthetic systems
RIKEN
14 Aug 2009
Radiation bursts from thunderclouds may not always be associated with lightning
Nature Publishing Group
12 Aug 2009
Groundwater in northwestern India is being depleted at an unsustainable rate, which could lead to severe water shortages and reduced agricultural productivity.
Nature Publishing Group
12 Aug 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Stormy weather in Titan’s tropics, Climatic influence on mountain height and Homosexuality in yeast
Nature Publishing Group
12 Aug 2009
In Nature China this week - Researchers in Beijing demonstrate that induced pluripotent stem cells derived from mouse fibroblasts are capable of generating live mice