MEDICUS 2023 issue 1

Our environment - The other worlds that co-exist with us

Editorial

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Duke-NUS scientists discover gene that incites excessive scarring in the heart

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News

Bringing new hope for kidney failure patients

Duke-NUS scientists develop new therapy that restores damaged kidneys in preclinical models.

Insight

In Conversation With Serge Morand

Biodiversity and land use hold the key not only to pandemic preparedness but climate change mitigation, says the ecological pioneer.

MEDICUS - The Podcast

From ragweed to dust mites navigating allergies

In this issue of MEDICUS – the Podcast, we focus on our body’s unwanted reactions to our environment. Yes, we’re talking allergies.

Campus

Duke-NUS’ “Indiana Jones” fights the curse of dengue

He dedicated his career to developing sustainable programmes that help prevent and control this vector-borne disease.

Connection

Hunting for the culprit behind the rise in kidney disease in the tropics

Duke researchers plumb Sri Lanka’s wells for answers that could benefit communities around the globe.

Connection

Soy-ing Yes to sustainability

Could the humble soybean be the source of the next green revolution?

Connection

Gutted - Trusting your gut instincts for a healthier life

Why food intervention could become the next big solution to age-related health problems.

People

Round-up of Duke-NUS latest people news

From celebrating a new milestone to a gift that could impact the lives of many, read our round-up of news here.

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