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NUS scientists found a key element that affects how genes are expressed in blood stem cells

They deciphered a new mechanism regulating the connections of DNA

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2021

| 10:00 Asia/Singapore

The living organism is kept alive and healthy by an intricate network of … Read more
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NUS engineers repurpose excavation waste to produce greener, stronger concrete

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2021

| 14:20 Asia/Singapore

Concrete is the most consumed man-made material on Earth. Each year, about … Read more

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NUS engineers develop eco-friendly technique to upcycle metal waste into multi-purpose aerogels

| 11:21 Asia/Singapore

Metals are one of the most widely used materials in the world - they are used in cookware, tools, …

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Novel use of 3D geoinformation to identify urban farming sites

| 11:14 Asia/Singapore

Urban farming has picked up in scale and sophistication globally in recent years. Several …

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Putting together the pieces of a microscopical jigsaw

| 13:43 Asia/Singapore

The ability to put different pieces together to solve a problem comes naturally to Professor Thorsten Wohland, Director of the NUS Centre for BioImaging Sciences (CBIS), and Vice-Dean for Research and Space at the NUS Faculty of Science.Prof Wohland …

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A fascination with the deep

| 09:23 Asia/Singapore

Dr Zeehan Jaafar, a lecturer at NUS Biological Sciences, loves the rich and mysterious oceans. She learnt at a young age that in addition to providing a home for the diverse organisms she loves, marine ecosystems also provide food, medicines, and …

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COVID-19 vaccines explained

| 09:31 Asia/Singapore

Since it began on 30 December 2020, Singapore’s vaccination programme has continued to make good progress. More than a million doses of vaccine have been administered, with around 40,000 doses now being administered per day. The vaccines were first …

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Can air purifiers help to fight COVID-19?

| 15:08 Asia/Singapore

While air purifiers can offer some protection against airborne diseases like COVID-19, relying on these tools as a singular bulwark is insufficient. Associate Professor Ernest Chua from NUS Mechanical Engineering breaks down how these machines work, …

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