Category: Education
The secret to elephants’ smelling success
Elephants have the best sense of smell on Earth, according to a new study from the University of Tokyo. The Japanese scientists found that elephant trunks contain more olfactory receptors genes than other single species on the planet, giving them […]
Does vitamin D help with asthma?
Asthma sufferers who received vitamin D supplements for six months, in addition to their regular inhalers, could breathe a little easier than those who relied only on the inhalers, in a recent study in Iran. The researchers say the results […]
Vaccine against chikungunya developed
Scientists have developed a vaccine that may protect against chikungunya. Currently, there are not vaccines or specific drugs for treating the chikungunya virus, which is spread by mosquitoes. Ths vaccine was first tested successfully in 2010 on non-human primates. It […]
Why a cooked breakfast is good for you
After a full night’s sleep, our body calls out for nutrition. Get your breakfast right, and it will really set you up for the day. Get it wrong, and it will set you up for a day of hunger attacks, […]
S’pore scientists make key discovery on healing process
Singapore scientists have helped to shed more light on the way the human body heals itself. They have discovered a third, previously unknown biological process that comes into play when a person is wounded. The discovery could lead to more […]
Obesity increases risk of 10 common cancers, study finds
More than 12,000 new cases of cancer every year can be attributed to the patient being overweight or obese, the biggest ever study of the links between body mass index and cancer has revealed. Overweight and obesity was closely linked […]
Asia’s first genetic test that can prevent corneal blindness
A team of eye doctors and scientists from Singapore have developed Asia’s first genetic test for identifying patients with a type of eye disease that affects the cornea called corneal stromal dystrophy which can lead to blurring and loss of […]
Salt can kill cancer cells
The next weapon to effectively fight cancer could be salt as researchers have found that an influx of salt into a cell triggers its death. The finding could lead to new anti-cancer drugs, said the researchers who created a molecule […]
Taking care of dentures
A new study on the cleaning routines of more than 2,800 denture wearers in six countries – Brazil, China, India, Italy, Japan and the United States – found that more than 10 different types of cleaning methods are being used […]
Gene linked to leukopenia discovered
Korean medical research has identified a specific gene that is associated with leukopenia ― a decrease in white blood cells ― in patients with autoimmune diseases receiving immunosuppressive treatment, Korea’s Health Ministry announced on Monday. The research findings may help […]
