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December
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Farewell
lunch - for Shashi
and Mr Loh Mun Seng, we will miss them both and we wish them all
the best for the future... Photo
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November
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8th
Sino- Singapore Conference in Biotechnology, 19-20
November 2007, Department
of Biological Sciences, National University
of Singapore. A
Conference jointly organized by Tsinghua University, Xiamen
University and National University of Singapore |
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Congratulations
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FOS
Outstanding Scientist Award 2007 - Congratulations to Prof
Gong Zhiyuan, A/P Li Daiqin, A/P Yang Daiwen and A/P Yao Shao
Qin |
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Congratulations
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Dr
Ng Huck Hui has been invited
to present at the Cold Spring Harbor 73rd Symposium on Stem Cell
Regulation.This is a sign of international
recognition for his outstanding work, Congratulations! |
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October
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Faculty
Teaching Excellence Award 2006/07 |
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Prof
Alex Ip Yuen Kwong |
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A/P
Rudolf Meier |
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Full
-Time Teaching Assistant Awards 2006/07 |
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Ms
Zeehan Jaafar |
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Miss
Li Caixia |
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Miss
Ng Ngan Kee |
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Part
-Time Teaching Assistant Awards 2006/07 |
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Nalini
Puniamoorthy |
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Tan
Wee Kee |
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Teaching
Support Awards 2006/07 |
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Mr
Yan Tie |
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Mrs
Ang Swee Eng |
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Mrs
Wong Wai Peng |
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Mr
Yap Wee Peng |
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Mdm
Tan Lu Wee |
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NUS team to explore links
between cell mechanics and cancer
The Straits Times, 27 October 2007, pS10 |
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September
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Snake
venom production varies with prey
An NUS research team led by Prof Manjunatha Kini, Dept of Biological Sciences,
had shown that the type of venom produced by poisonous snakes depends directly
on their prey. Researchers hope that the findings could lead to the discovery
of potent therapeutic drugs in the future.
The Straits Times, 29 September 2007, pS12 |
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Research
by NUS Department of Biological Sciences: Snakes' diet affects
the type of venom they produce
A group of NUS researchers led by Professor Manjunatha Kini, Department of Biological
Sciences, discovered that the diet of snakes determines the type of venom they
produced. The findings have been published in the BMC Evolutionary Biology journal.
Lianhe Zaobao, 28
September 2007, Section 1, p14 |
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Plastic
electronics seen as next big thing for S'pore
Four NUS researchers- Assistant Professor Ng Huck Hui, Dept of Biological
Sciences; Professor Jon Berrick and Associate Professor Wu Jie, Dept
of Mathematics; and Assistant Professor Ng How Yong, Division of
Environmental Science and Engineering-are proud winners at this
year's National Technology and Technology Awards ceremony.
The Business Times, 14 September 2007,
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National
Awards 2007 Recipients from DBS!
National
Science
Award 2007
Ng Huck Hui - for his outstanding research on stem cell biology >> citation
Young
Scientist
Award 2007
Yu Fengwei - for his research on neural development and neurological
disorders>> citation |
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Protecting
nature's beauty
Third-year NUS student Loh Kok Sheng, Dept of Biological
Sciences, is working on a project involving recharting the recovery
of wildlife on Chek Jawa following damage to the marine environment
caused by heavy rainfall earlier this year.
The Straits Times, 10 September 2007, pH7 |
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Red
blood cells do more than just carry oxygen
This new finding, by scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS),
was published in scientific
journal Nature last month. Research carried out since 2004 by NUS scientists,
led by molecular biologist Ding Jeak Ling and
microbiologist Ho Bao with Dr Tan Nguan Soon and Ms Jiang Naxin, showed red blood
cells respond aggressively when bacteria breach their cell walls... >>
more
ST 1 Sept 2007 |
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August
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DBS Alumnus Koh Lian
Pin, currently a Ph.D candidate at Princeton University writes this
Commentary in Nature (Aug 2007), "Cashing
in palm oil for conservation" |
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NUS research
breakthrough: Haemoglobin can kill bacteria that caused illness
NUS researchers recently discovered that haemoglobin, which is present
in human blood, does more than giving red blood cells its colour
and transporting oxygen to the body. This scientific breakthrough,
which will be published online by the Nature Immunology journal,
will pave the way for future clinical research. Professor Ding Jeak
Ling, a key member of the research team, said that research work
began in 2003 when the team studied how the human body reacted and
killed bacteria when it was first under attack.
Lianhe Zaobao, 27 August 2007, Section 1, p3 |
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The
island paradise built on a garbage dump
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the Semakau Landfill
project has inadvertently turned into more than just a trash dump;
it is becoming an educational project and could serve as a model for
sustainable urban development around the world. ... >>more
CNN 26
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New book on biodiversity
in Singapore waters launched by NUS, ExxonMobil
A new book
documenting creatures found in
Singapore's waters was launched on Friday evening by
Minister for the Environment and Water resources, Dr
Yaacob Ibrahim.
Titled 'Private Lives: An Expose of Singapore Shores', it
explores almost 300 species of plants and animals.
The book was written by Professor Peter Ng from the
National University of Singapore (NUS), which has
collaborated with ExxonMobil on the project.With S$600,000 set aside
by the ExxonMobil biodiversity
Fund, NUS and ExxonMobil have also worked together on
various projects to educate the public on Singapore's
biodiversity.
Channel News Asia, 3 August 2007
Straits Times, Saturday
4 August 2007, Page 10
Lianhe Zaobao, Saturday, 4
August 2007, Page 9
Lianhe Zaobao, Sunday,
5 August 2007, Page 12 |
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July
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Infection
Fight: Crab blood link leads to NUS team's breakthrough
A team of scientists led by Prof Ding Jeak Ling, Dept of Biological
Sciences, and Assoc Prof Ho Bow and Assoc Prof Lu Jinhua from
NUS Dept of Microbiology, have made a breakthrough in understanding
how the 'C-reactive protein' helps people fight off bacterial
infections. The discovery was published last month in the European
Molecular Biology Organization journal.
The Straits Times, 31 July 2007, pH4 |
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S'pore sets up special
nursery to conserve corals
Straits Times, Monday, 30 July 2007
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NUS
to save local plants by rebuilding forests
Since NUS launched its 'Forest Regeneration Experimental Project'
in 2002 to rebuild the forest in its Kent Ridge Campus, 24 species
of plants had been moved from other parts of Singapore to the campus.
Assoc Prof Hugh Tan of NUS' Dept of Biological Sciences said that
95 percent of the forests in Singapore are fast 'disappearing'. Only
100 species or 20% of the original figure of local species can be
found in the 11-hectare forest situated at NUS' Kent Ridge campus.
Lianhe Zaobao, 30 July 2007, Section 1, p5 |
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June
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Congratulations to Dr Yu Hao, the recipient for National Youth Award in the category of science and technology, 2007. He was also recently awarded the A*STAR Young Scientist award, 2006 and the NUS Young Researcher Award, 2007 >> Zaobao, Thurs, 28 Jun 07 >> newhub |
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A very sad goodbye to Mr Yeo Keng Loo, RIP..... >>more |
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The Natural Heritage of Singapore - The highly popular 2006 systematic and comprehensive textbook on Singapore's
considerable natural heritage is now in a
revised, second 2007 edition. National Parks Board has made the book a 'must read' for its 600 officers. >>purchase book
Book authored by A/P Hugh Tan, Prof Chou LM, Dr Darren Yeo and Prof Peter Ng. |
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May 2007 |
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Life Sciences Honours Graduation Dinner 2007
The second Life Sciences Honours Graduation was held at the NUSS Guild House on 24th May 2007. Their graduation marks the beginning of the next phase in their life. Where their journey begins..... Pictures |
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33 Malaysian teachers attended the Second Biology Training Workshop for Malaysian Chinese High School Teachers, 20-24 May 2007. The workshop covered topics on molecular biology, plant molecular biology, gene therapy, biodiversity, bioinformatics and proteomics. It was a great success. The workshop was organised by DBS with support from FOS and Tan Kah Kee International Society. Pictures... >>more |
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Research Highlights from the NUS Research Gallery focusing on:
Plant virus (Prof Wong Sek Man)
Plant bacteria (A/P Pan Shen Quan)
Drug resistance (Dr Adam Yuan)
NMR (A/P Yang Daiwen)
Cancer therapy (A/P Wang Shu)
Spiderman (A/P Li Daiqin)
Inhabitants of Himalayan Forest (A/P Sodhi)
World's smallest fish (Dr Tan Heok Hui)
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Apr 2007 |
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NUS scientists offer 5 ways to beat haze
Five measures put up by three NUS scientists -Dr David Lohman, Dr David Bickford and Assoc Prof Navjot Sodhi from the Dept of Biological Sciences - to combat the regional haze were published last week in the prestigious journal Science.
The Straits Times, 28 April 2007, pS8 |
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Garbage of Eden - New Scientist article on Pulau Semakau, Singapore's rubbish dump as a model for conservation >>more
New Scientist, 14 April 2007 |
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Research On Water Quality Testing, Opening To The Public: First Aquatic Science Centre Predicted To Be Built This Year
The centre is part of the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance (SDWA), a partnership between Delft, NUS and PUB.
Lianhe Zaobao, 20 April 2007, Section 1, p2 |
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S'pore, Dutch scientists work on range of products
Singaporean and Dutch scientists working in a collaboration hope to develop solutions on a number of wide ranging issues, from managing the forthcoming Marina Bay reservoir system, to route-planning for maritime vessels, and tackling climate change. NUS biologist Prof Peter Ng is part of the team.
The Business Times, 20 April 2007, p2 |
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Congratulations to Dr Yu Hao for winning the NUS Young Researcher Award 2007 ... more |
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DBS received the ASHPA Certificate of Merit Award of $10,000 at the NUS Annual Safety & Health Award Ceremony held on 28 March 2007. The ASHPA (Annual Safety and Health Performance Award) is given in recognition of good safety practices by OSHE.
The emphasis this year is on the comprehensiveness of department's risk assessment and safety management system (SMS).
A total of 21 Departments in NUS participated in the Competition. |
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The World's tinniest Fish: Prof Peter Ng and Dr Tan Heok Hui's publication in BMC Evolutionary Biology (IF 4.45) has made it to the 'Most viewed article in past 30 days' with more than 530 viewers.... more |
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S'pore-based firm uses DNA test to curb illegal timber trade - article
Channel News Asia, 6 April 2007
The news was also broadcast on CNA-Singapore Tonight (6 Apr 2007) and
Suria TV (6 Apr 2007)
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Mar 2007 |
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NUS scientists (Dr Chew Fook Tim) and a S'pore-based timber verification company, Certisource, have developed the world's first DNA testing for timber, which will help fight illegal logging .... the article
The New Paper, 29 March 2007, p8-9
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Panglao, Center of marine biodiversity- an interview with Prof Peter Ng
part 1 and part 2
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sunday, 4 March 2007 |
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Even Michael Crichton is talking about the GloFish!
A page from his latest blockbuster, NEXT |
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GloFish have earned a place in the history of biotechnology and now they are also available in Carolina Biological Supply for science education! |
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Geneticist's glowing fish work featured in best-selling thriller book
The GloFish, created by NUS Associate Professor Gong Zhiyuan, Department of Biological Sciences, was featured in best-selling author Michael Crichton's latest biotech thriller titled NEXT The Straits Times, 17 March 2007, pS10 |
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Some great news from Wan-Jean LEE - our MSc graduate student who is currently working on her PhD at the Department of Zoology, University of New Hampshire (UNH), USA. She has just been awarded a 2 year fellowship by the NOAA-National Estuarine Research Research System which will fund her PhD research at UNH. This is her second fellowship award at UNH. She is currently on a NOAA-CICEET (Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology) fellowship. |
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Listen to A/P Li Daiqin's interview (podcast) by Science Update
transcript of the interview
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Feb 2007 |
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NUS research now under one roof
The $40 million Centre for Life Sciences was officially opened by National Research Foundation Chairman Dr Tony Tan. The new research complex will see some 450 researchers from an array of disciplines and backgrounds being housed there.
The Straits Times, 6 February 2007, pH5 |
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Jan 2007 |
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National Geographic News for 1/26/2007 (A/P Li Daiqin interviewed)
Posted: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:23:09 GMT
Play Now (National Georgraphic podcast)
This week: African rebels eat gorillas, spiders' glow seen as sexy, humans killed off Ice Age Aussie animals, "black" diamonds hail from space, and more. |
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New discovery by NUS 'Spiderman'- UV light helps jumping spiders in choosing a mate
Published in world-leading journal, Science, this study conducted by Assoc. Prof. Li Daiqin, NUS Department of Biological Sciences, is the first to show that UV light has different sex-specific effects in courtship in an animal.
Lianhe Zaobao, 28 January 2007, Section 1, p13 |
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Sex-specific UV and fluorescence signals in jumping spiders - publication in Science by A/P Li Daiqin making headlines all over the world!..... more
Video clip of the courtship behaviour
Straits Times 26 Jan 2007
Zaobao 26 Jan 2007
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MOU between Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), NUS and School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University signed on 18 January 2007 ... brief write-up |
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