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Nature 412, 370-371 (26 July 2001) | doi:10.1038/35086696

Building a biopolis

David Cyranoski1

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Having established itself as a financial and manufacturing centre, Singapore now wants to become a leading player in advanced biological research. David Cyranoski assesses the scientific ambitions of a vibrant city-state.

Clean, confident and cosmopolitan — that is the impression Singapore gives most visitors. With English as its first language, many foreigners quickly feel at home.