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ASLAN’s Varlitinib Receives Orphan Drug Designation For Gastric Cancer

Varlitinib previously received orphan drug designation for cholangiocarcinoma in August 2015.

Insect Camouflage Behavior Dates Back To The Cretaceous

Fossils of green lacewings and other insects dating back to the mid-Cretaceous show how they evolved to carry debris as camouflage.

The Genetic Dance Of Corals & Algae

In the very early stages of coral symbiosis—four hours, to be exact—algae induces significant changes in coral gene expression.

Omnivorous Turtles More Likely To Consume Marine Debris

Omnivorous green turtles seem to have a harder time than carnivorous loggerhead turtles at distinguishing artificial marine debris from food.

Ancient ‘Deep Skull’ Resembles Indigenous Borneans, Not Australians

New analysis challenges the long-held view that Deep Skull represented early modern humans closely related, or even ancestral, to Indigenous Australians.

Pac-Man Receptor Can Be ‘Switched’ On And Off

Researchers have genetically engineered glutamate receptors to activate and deactivate on demand.

Power-Sharing Model Could Widen Energy Access In ASEAN

ASEAN firms should be allowed to sell electricity across borders like in Europe, say experts—but setting up a transboundary grid across islands remains a major challenge.

Mimosa-Inspired Material Folds Up Like Origami When Wet (VIDEO)

Inspired by the Mimosa plant's folding response to touch, researchers have engineered a material that folds when in contact with water.

Heart Mesh Keeps Beats In Sync (VIDEO)

A step up from traditional pacemakers, this mesh wraps around the heart, synchronizing heartbeats by delivering electrical impulses to the entire organ.