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16 Scientists From China To Watch
The Asian superpower is boosting basic research funding in its 13th five-year plan—a boon for this list of scientists and the wider R&D community.
Some Immune Receptors Are More Equal Than Others
Although all receptors in a single T-cell are genetically and biochemically identical, they are not functionally identical, according to a study.
Lucky Them! Scientists Sequence The Clover Genome
Australian scientists have decoded the genome of the subterranean clover, which is the most important annual pasture legume in Australia.
Telehealth In Australia Could Save Health System US$2.29 Billion: Report
In-home monitoring of ailing aged could save Australia's healthcare system billions of dollars, finds the country's first large-scale trial of telehealth systems.
Ants Could Be Influencing The Colors Of Their Aphid Allies
The differences in coloring within an aphid colony may depend upon aphids’ interactions with their ant allies rather than with their predators, according to researchers.
International Genomics Project Recognized At 2016 Eureka Awards
The FATHOM5 project, which involves the large scale genomic sequencing of human cells, was recently announced a winner at Australia's Eureka Awards.
Scientists Print Ultrathin Circuits Using Metal Nanoparticles
This printing technique can be used to form electronic circuits and thin-film transistors that are one millionth of a meter wide.
FML, The Scientist Version
Every now and then, a lab fail will happen for some inexplicable reason. Until you’ve ruined at least one sample pre-analysis, you can’t call yourself a real scientist!
To Battle Bacterial Infections, Stop Their ‘Propellers’ From Forming
Artificially modifying the proteins responsible for the flagella 'tails' of bacteria, which helps them move around, could be a promising way to stave off infections without antibiotics.
