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Ridding Bacteria Of Their ‘Anchors’ To Stop Infections
Bacteria grow nanofilaments that help them latch on to our insides; blocking the protein responsible could help in fighting off infections.
China Leads The World In Pharma Innovation: Report
Thanks to a strong emphasis on public-private partnerships and scientific research, China is now the world's leading region in pharmaceutical innovation.
A Clever Workaround For Uniform Currents In Cell Cultures
Lab cultureware like petri dishes are circular, but the electric fields in them are not; researchers have now managed to get around this problem.
Need A Personalized Pill? Just 3D Print One!
A team of engineers created a tablet fabrication system where they can customize pills for desired release profiles.
Dual-Target Nanoparticle Reduces Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
This drug carrier nanoparticle specifically targets EGFR-mutant lung cancer cells and releases two types of drugs—doubling the effectiveness.
How Do RNA Molecules Interact? With A SPLASH
This sequencing technology, named SPLASH, helps researchers understand the interactions between RNA molecules—and therefore, how to inhibit infectious organisms.
Turtle Hatchlings Lend Each Other A Flipper To Save Energy
A study has shown that turtle hatchlings lend each other a flipper digging out of the sand to save energy.
nuTonomy Receives US$16M To Test Driverless Taxis In Singapore
nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle software developer, plans to be the first to put driverless taxis on the roads.
Fancy A Beer From A 5,000-Year-Old Recipe? (VIDEO)
Remnants of a 5,000-year-old ‘beer-making toolkit’ found in Northern China reveal a surprising recipe for this ubiquitous beverage.
