7 Must-Read Stories In March 2015

From the benefits of breastfeeding and the dangers of melatonin; parents, this month’s top stories are for you!

AsianScientist (Apr. 8, 2015) – Just in case you missed any of them, here are seven must-read stories published on Asian Scientist Magazine in March 2015.

  1. How Breastmilk Adapts To The Baby
    A study investigating the self-assembling nanostructure of milk could lead to better drug delivery techniques.
  2. The Proteins That Determine In IVF Success
    A proteomics approach has shown that proteins involved in metabolism and cell adhesion can determine how receptive the womb is to IVF treatment.
  3. Warning On Melatonin Use In Children
    Although tempting, parents should be wary of using melatonin to help their children fall asleep.
  4. Ultrasound Away Your Alzheimer’s Plaques?
    Although clinical trials are at least two years away, a promising study in mice suggests that Alzheimer’s can be non-invasively treated by ultrasound.
  5. Discovered: Black Hole 12 Billion Times The Size Of The Sun
    The massive black hole powers a quasar 420 trillion times brighter than the Sun.
  6. India’s Swine Flu Virus Potentially More Virulent
    The current strain of influenza circulating in India could be more virulent than the 2009 North American strain, highlighting the need for greater surveillance.
  7. How Dengue Gets Under Your Skin
    The skin is an important site in the battle between dengue viruses and the immune system, study says.

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