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Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre
20 Jul 2007
This new journal will address peripheral issues related to biotechnology that are that are of paramount importance to the development of biotechnology industries in OIC countries.
RIKEN
19 Jul 2007
RIKEN is now accepting applications for the position of Associate Chief Scientist. This is a position introduced at RIKEN in April 2006 with the long-term objective of fostering the development of young and talented scientists who will take the lead in pioneering the next generation of scientific research.
Gulf Research Center
19 Jul 2007
Pakistan is in the grip of a wave of vicious suicidal attacks after religious extremists vowed to avenge the operation on the Lal Masjid/Jamia Hafsa mosque/seminary in Islamabad last week.
Keio University
19 Jul 2007
The paper evaluates the option of changing the fully funded individual account in China to a notional defined contribution individual account that operates on a pay-as-you-go basis. The change will keep the advantages of the individual account and avoid huge risks caused by China’s immature capital market.
Nature Publishing Group
18 Jul 2007
The highlights include The unique flavour of Jinhua ham is caused by enzymes that break up long-chain molecules and workers at China's electronic-waste region of Guiyu show high levels of pollutants in their blood and more
Nature Publishing Group
18 Jul 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Evolution: Out of Africa, Ageing: Anti-ageing effect of protein duo, Quantum physics: Two electrons, together apart and finally… Geckos with mussel
UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme
18 Jul 2007
This APDIP e-Note highlights possible solutions for bridging the gap between ICT skill demand and supply.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
18 Jul 2007
UPM Serdang, Malaysia - A scientific journal published by UPM is indexed by Scopus.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
18 Jul 2007
Serdang, Malaysia - The objective of the memorandum of understanding is to discuss on the partnership prospect between both institutions and to build a strong collaboration in research projects and agricultural development that are related to the nation's agricultural development.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
18 Jul 2007
Selangor, Malaysia - In conjunction with this collaboration, BGBSB would set up a BGBSB – UiTM Research & Development Centre to provide facilities for UiTM researchers to improve and enhance the quality of research products especially products which are biotechnologically related.
Nature Publishing Group
15 Jul 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Carbon and phosphorus meet up, The shape of a Möbius strip and Genetic risk factor for gallstone disease
RIKEN
13 Jul 2007
Ultrafast fluorescence measurements used to resolve controversy over proton transfer in a chemical reaction
RIKEN
13 Jul 2007
Developmental biologists from RIKEN working with Japanese and Canadian colleagues have located an important gene that regulates the establishment of the head-to-tail or anterior-to-posterior (A–P) axis in mice. The future development of the whole embryo is orientated to this point of reference.
RIKEN
13 Jul 2007
A team of Japanese scientists led by Akimitsu Okamoto from the RIKEN Frontier Research System, Wako, has developed a new method for tagging a particular DNA base responsible for causing cancer.
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
13 Jul 2007
Scientists from all over the world began deliberations on the role of herbal, medicinal and aromatic plants in improving the livelihoods of the rural poor at the regional expert workshop at ICARDA, Syria.
RIKEN
11 Jul 2007
The annual World Brain Awareness Week campaign was held from March 12 to 18 for the purpose of promoting a general understanding of the meaning of brain science and its social importance, and 15 regions in Japan took part.
RIKEN
11 Jul 2007
A new method to detect small changes in human genes could lead the way in personalized medicine. Specific, fluorescent dyes could light the way in recognizing genetic disorders resulting from small DNA sequence variations
RIKEN
11 Jul 2007
A research team at the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, Kobe, has developed a cell tracing method that unambiguously identifies the yolk sac—an extra-embryonic structure—as a source of blood cells in both the embryo and, later, the adult.
RIKEN
11 Jul 2007
Japanese researchers show subtle fluctuations in electron spins are the origin of magnetism and superconductivity in a common oxide
Nature Publishing Group
11 Jul 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Developmental biology: Niche job for stem cells, Genetics: RNAi resource, Extrasolar planets: Water vapour on ‘hot Jupiters’?, Comets: The same inside out? and Ecology: Biodiversity matters
Nature Publishing Group
11 Jul 2007
Highlights include Competition network of Asian Go players has a 'small-world', 'rich-club' structure, Intercropping maize and faba beans together can improve crop yields, Coordination polymers can trap otherwise unstable cores and more
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09 Jul 2007
IFS provides grants and other supporting services to social scientists from developing countries that are at an early stage in their career and plan to carry out a research project in a developing country.
Tokyo University of Science
09 Jul 2007
Tokyo University of Science (TUS-Rikadai) agreed Academic Cooperation with the Ohio State University of America. Two universities will promote a cooperative relationship through exchanges of academic information, collaborative research, and exchanges of researchers and students.
Nature Publishing Group
08 Jul 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Nanocrystal shape control, Common genetic risk variant for colorectal cancer, Growth factor reinforces cocaine addiction and Arresting autoimmunity
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International Rice Research Institute
06 Jul 2007
The latest from Rice Today, the magazine of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Keio University
05 Jul 2007
This paper compares the relationships between export orientation and technological intensities in auto part firms in East and Southeast Asia. The findings show that the relationship between export intensity and technological intensity are different depending on the ownership of the firms.
Keio University
04 Jul 2007
This paper examines how East Asia’s management of funds could exacerbate USA’s twin deficit problem and thus triggering global imbalances.
Nature Publishing Group
04 Jul 2007
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Genetics: Variation associated with childhood asthma, Oncology: New cancer mutation found, Neurodegeneration: Newly discovered protein may help treat Parkinson’s? and Look-alikes can be good for your health
Nature Publishing Group
04 Jul 2007
The prestigious Prince de Asturias Award, is today awarded to Nature, Scientists are considering how RNAi technology might be exploited to treat neurodegenerative diseases and Structural changes in the eye’s blood vessels could signal the onset of other cardiovascular risk factors
Nature Publishing Group
04 Jul 2007
Scientists have synthesized fluorescent probes that have dual emission spectra, Mosses from open rocky areas are good tools for monitoring pollutant deposition, Strong solar winds can cause the Sun's electric field to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere at the equator and other research highlights from China