An irresistible force

Article Abstract:

The life and career of the present chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Philip Yeo, is discussed. His achievement involves the development of Biopolis complex in Singapore for housing research institutes specializing in genomics, bioinformatics, bioprocessing and bioengineering.

Singapore, Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Biomedical engineering, Yeo, Philip

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Innate ability

Article Abstract:

A research report related to the innate immune system based on creation of army of knockout mice with 12 toll-like receptor genes is reviewed. The findings provides insight into the function of toll-like receptor 9, one of the family of human proteins that have changed the field of immunology and human disease.

Reports, Genetic aspects, Mice, House mouse, Immunological research, Immunologic research

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Race to mimic human embryonic stem cells

Article Abstract:

The rapid progress observed in technique to reprogram and clone embryonic-like stem cells from human skin, which has increased number of researchers in stem cell study, is reviewed.

Methods, Human cloning, Embryonic stem cells, Stem cell research

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