National University of Singapore Study Provides Compelling Evidence That Dark Soy Sauce Has Antioxidant Effects (press release)Monday
Soy sauce is a popular condiment in the Asian diet and many commercial soy sauces have been shown to have a high antioxidant activity, though so far this had not been demonstrated in humans consuming soy sauce. A recent study by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has shown that indeed the antioxidant properties of dark soy sauce apparent in the test-tube are also occurring in humans who consume it.
Led by Professor Barry Halliwell, Head of Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at NUS, the research group found that dark soy sauce is a potent antioxidant that counters damage to human cells and tissues caused by free radicals.
Free radicals are constantly produced in the body and are associated with the etiology of major chronic diseases; for instance, cancer, diabetes and heart diseases. However these detrimental effects of free radicals can be prevented by antioxidants. Many foods have been shown to have antioxidant properties and it is thought that a diet rich in these foods has significant health benefits, but so far this has been very difficult to prove in practice.
The NUS study recruited 24 healthy volunteers (14 males and 10 females with average age of 23 yrs old) who were non-smokers to take part in the study. After a period of fasting, the volunteers were fed either a single dose of 30 ml dark soy sauce mixed with 200g plain boiled rice or 200g plain boiled rice mixed with food colouring (placebo). No other foods were taken over the experimental period. Blood and urine sample were taken before giving the meals to the volunteers and hourly up to 4 hours post-meal for measurements of two accurate biomarkers of antioxidant activity.
The study found that dark soy sauce has a rapid antioxidant effect (3-4 hours after dark soy sauce meal) against lipid peroxidation in the human volunteers. Going forward, the research group hopes to investigate the antioxidant responsible in dark soy sauce.
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Singapore luring Indian students
Singapore luring Indian students
T’PURAM: After China, United Kingdom and Russia, it is now Singapore’s turn to lure Indian students for degree-level courses at its universities. The five universities of Singapore including the prestigious National University of Singapore, Nengang Technological University and Singapore Management University as well as the five Government polytechnics - Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Nangang Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic - are on the look out for those who have passed plus-two for various territory level courses there.The students who seek admissions for territory level courses with a duration of three years would have to get a minimum of 75 percent marks in plus-two level. They should also have to pass the entrance test and interview conducted by the universities. The entrance test would have two papers each of 1.30 hours duration. The first paper will be for English and the second paper will comprise of Mathematics and Physics.Singapore Education Services (private) limited representing the universities and five polytechnics, all in the Government sector, has set up an office here.Singapore Education Services Director Ram Raj said that one of the advantages of the Singapore education is that Ministry of Education would provide the 80 percent of the fee for foreign students as scholarship. The tuition fee for degree education for a year would come to Singapore dollars 30,000 to 40,000. But with the 80 percent scholarship, the tuition fee paid by the student would come to only around 6,000 dollars, he said. The students availing of the scholarship have only to give a guarantee that they would work in Singapore for three years, he said. This would also work advantageous for the students as once they receive an appointment letter they would get a permanent resident status. The permanent resident would have all the rights of a citizen accept voting rights, he said.The advantage for Singapore was that the parents of the students would at least once visit Singapore which would give a boost to tourism.Moreover, students studying in Singapore would have a strong relation with the country and if at all they decided to set up any venture in their home country in the future, Singapore would be the preferred destination for their business, he said.
T’PURAM: After China, United Kingdom and Russia, it is now Singapore’s turn to lure Indian students for degree-level courses at its universities. The five universities of Singapore including the prestigious National University of Singapore, Nengang Technological University and Singapore Management University as well as the five Government polytechnics - Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Nangang Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic - are on the look out for those who have passed plus-two for various territory level courses there.The students who seek admissions for territory level courses with a duration of three years would have to get a minimum of 75 percent marks in plus-two level. They should also have to pass the entrance test and interview conducted by the universities. The entrance test would have two papers each of 1.30 hours duration. The first paper will be for English and the second paper will comprise of Mathematics and Physics.Singapore Education Services (private) limited representing the universities and five polytechnics, all in the Government sector, has set up an office here.Singapore Education Services Director Ram Raj said that one of the advantages of the Singapore education is that Ministry of Education would provide the 80 percent of the fee for foreign students as scholarship. The tuition fee for degree education for a year would come to Singapore dollars 30,000 to 40,000. But with the 80 percent scholarship, the tuition fee paid by the student would come to only around 6,000 dollars, he said. The students availing of the scholarship have only to give a guarantee that they would work in Singapore for three years, he said. This would also work advantageous for the students as once they receive an appointment letter they would get a permanent resident status. The permanent resident would have all the rights of a citizen accept voting rights, he said.The advantage for Singapore was that the parents of the students would at least once visit Singapore which would give a boost to tourism.Moreover, students studying in Singapore would have a strong relation with the country and if at all they decided to set up any venture in their home country in the future, Singapore would be the preferred destination for their business, he said.
Israeli minister in Singapore to exchange ideas on education
Israeli minister in Singapore to exchange ideas on educationBy Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 26 July 2007 2355 hrs
SINGAPORE: Students of River Valley High School welcomed a special guest on Thursday - the Israeli Education Minister. Professor Yuli Tamir, who is in Singapore for a four-day visit, toured the school to find out how it was developing thinking skills among its students. Professor Tamir and her delegation also took the opportunity to share their ideas and experiences with the school. The minister later visited Henry Park Primary School and Raffles Institution, followed by a meeting with Singapore's Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam. - CNA/yy
SINGAPORE: Students of River Valley High School welcomed a special guest on Thursday - the Israeli Education Minister. Professor Yuli Tamir, who is in Singapore for a four-day visit, toured the school to find out how it was developing thinking skills among its students. Professor Tamir and her delegation also took the opportunity to share their ideas and experiences with the school. The minister later visited Henry Park Primary School and Raffles Institution, followed by a meeting with Singapore's Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam. - CNA/yy
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