#DidYouKnow: Mothers who receive help with childcare from their own parents are more likely to show parental warmth to their children. 🤱 A study found that childcare support from maternal grandparents was the most beneficial. ⬇️ bit.ly/4dIiAG9

Singapore has an increasing incidence of dementia considering its rapidly aging population. To help address this, researchers in Singapore found an innovative strategy that could detect signs of dementia in the natural speech of older people. ⬇️ bit.ly/46MzalT

TIL: An apple (or more) a day could keep late-life depression away. 🍎 A new study found that increasing fruit consumption in earlier years could be a preventive measure against age-related depression among Asians. 👇 bit.ly/47sxKxh

#DidYouKnow: The great white shark could be the key to designing faster planes and boats. 🦈 A study found that the denticles on the shark’s skin allow them to swim with great efficiency at various speeds. This can inspire new designs in engineering. ⬇️ bit.ly/3XCJ0ns

Dengue survivors have a higher risk of long-term health issues than COVID-19 survivors. In a new study, scientists found that people who recover from dengue are significantly more vulnerable to issues affecting the heart, brain, and immune systems. ⬇️ bit.ly/47WZZEE

#DidYouKnow: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a promising new treatment option for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It’s a personalized approach that enlists the body’s own immune cells to target and eliminate cancerous cells. ⬇️ bit.ly/3BKdNX0

For years, women have faced silent battles with menstrual pains, often dismissed as “something natural that happens to most women.” Enter #FemTech—technology, software, or devices designed to support women’s reproductive health needs. 🌸⬇️ bit.ly/4hcZI4F

#DidYouKnow: Dengue is now vaccine-preventable. 🦟 Vaccines have long been a powerful tool in public health against diseases like malaria and measles. Enter dengue vaccination which could also benefit communities facing this mosquito-borne illness. ⬇️ bit.ly/4fytYF4

Happy holidays from Asian Scientist Magazine! 🎉 As we gear up for 2025, we want to thank you for being a part of Asian Scientist’s journey this year. We can’t wait to share more stories about science in Asia with you in the year to come!

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is a promising biomarker in cancer detection but sequencing it is challenging. 🧬 Introducing Twist Bioscience's robust solution that ensures high library yields of cfDNA, expanding the potential of liquid biopsies. ⬇️ bit.ly/4jgvmzh

Imagine a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) with an Asian twist 📷 The MedDiet is known for its health benefits, but it's not a staple diet for Asians. SIT researchers have adapted the MedDiet using local flavors while retaining the same nutritional value. bit.ly/4jLCpj5

📷 All smartphones have low vision accessibility features, but not all persons with visual impairment (PVIs) know how to optimize them. Researchers from SIT co-designed a pioneer toolkit with PVIs that trains them to use smartphone assistive tech. bit.ly/4juo3n6

New research reveals Earth's primordial oceans were dominated by photosynthetic green sulfur bacteria, creating emerald-colored seas in our planet's early history. 👉🏻 bit.ly/4lEB9Qn

Robotic prosthetics are a fast-growing market in Asia, enhancing quality of life for amputees. Among these developments include AI-powered neuroprosthetics and microprocessor-controlled robotic knees. 🦵 Learn more here: bit.ly/4jlGfiY

New research from Japan 🇯🇵 has uncovered compounds that can delay flowering in plants—potentially revolutionizing how we adapt agriculture to climate change. Read more: bit.ly/3RuE6oR

A research team from SIT has pioneered a smartphone app that uses gamified learning to help stroke patients and their caregivers in post-stroke management. 🧠 Find out more about this innovative prototype: bit.ly/4k3P6FP

Can you imagine a world where genetic deafness can be treated? 🧬👂 In a recent study, researchers from Japan have used a precise gene editing tool—paired with a custom-built viral vector—to repair a hearing loss gene mutation in mouse models. bit.ly/3GRCYt8

🚨 A hidden threat in your chicken dinner? Researchers from Japan have detected alarming rates of the bacterium Escherichia albertii in retail chicken meat sold in Bangladesh, posing potential risks to public health. bit.ly/43zdgS7

Struggling to wake up in the morning? Science has a surprisingly simple solution: light 🌅 New research reveals that letting natural light into your bedroom 20 minutes before waking can improve morning alertness and reduce sleepiness. bit.ly/43b7h73

AI can now predict protein designs, but turning predictions into physical validation? That remains a bottleneck. Twist Bioscience's DNA synthesis platform bridges this gap by compressing antibody discovery timelines with 3–4x higher success rates. bit.ly/48jTbDl