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Sunflower Enzyme Both Cuts & Glues Proteins

Asparaginyl endopeptidase are unusual enzymes that can simultaneously perform energy efficient cutting and ligation reactions.

An Essential Protein That Pumps Calcium Into Breastmilk

A study in mice has revealed that the protein Orai1 is responsible for 50 percent of the calcium ions in a mother’s milk.

TenasiTech Receives US$3 Million Funding For Nano-Additive

TenasiTech's ceramic nano-additive for plastics and rubbers can be used to make acrylic glass crack and scratch resistant.

7 Must-Read Stories In April 2015

Could sodium replace lithium in batteries and could current DNA sequencing technology be displaced by graphene? Read here to find out more!

Botox Makes Unnerving Journey Into The Nervous System

A study has shown that Botox can be internalized by nerve cells and transported back to the nervous system.

Experts Call For Borneo’s Integrated Conservation

An integrated approach, including not only the mountain rainforests but also the lowlands, is required to preserve Borneo's biodiversity, experts say.

Deadly Superbugs Cross Borders

Drug resistant bacteria are on the move, highlighting the need for more effective infection control precautions.

Laotian Fossils Reveal The Diversity Of Ancient Humans

Fossils from Laos bearing both archaic and modern human traits demonstrate the diversity of early humans.

World’s First Human Hendra Trials Begin

A monoclonal antibody has entered clinical trials as an experimental treatment for the deadly Hendra virus.