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Researchers Find Dozens Of Genetic Regions Linked To Migraines

Researchers have discovered that vascular dysfunction, or poor blood vessel function, is a primary mechanism underlying migraine.

Ultra-Thin Solar Cells That Can Wrap Around A Pencil

Researchers have developed ultra-thin solar cells that are much thinner than a human hair and can potentially be used in wearable technology.

Astellas, UTokyo To Collaborate On Cholera Vaccine

The partnership will develop a rice-based oral vaccine against cholera and E. coli-related diarrheal diseases.

Chinese Particle Physicist Wins Young Scientist Award For Neutrino Discovery

Particle physicist Wen Liangjun has won IUPAP's 2016 Young Scientist Award for his role in the discovery of the non-zero neutrino mixing angle θ13.

Scientists Develop Primate Model Of Zika Virus

The primate model for the Asian-lineage Zika virus could help researchers evaluate potential vaccines and therapies, especially those that are intended for use during pregnancy.

Yes, The ‘Pregnancy Waddle’ Exists, Say Researchers

The study used 3D motion capture to create biomechanical models of pregnant women and show why they walk differently.

MIT Technology Review’s Regional ‘Innovators Under 35’ Returns

Innovators under the age of 35 from Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan can now apply for the regional 2017 Innovators Under 35 list.

Chinese Atmospheric Scientist Wins Meteorological Prize

Professor Zeng Qingcun was recognized for his contributions to satellite meteorological remote-sensing theory and numerical weather prediction theory, among others.

Southeast Asia Is Ground Zero For Artemisinin Resistance, According To Map

In Southeast Asia, resistance is presumably due to the fact that there are far fewer cases of malaria so that selection pressure is greater.