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How Sherpas Function At High Altitude
The superior physical function of Sherpas at high altitudes is due to better blood circulation rather than increased hemoglobin content in the blood.
UNIST Recognizes Six ‘Rising Star’ Scientists
The title ‘Rising-Star Distinguished Professor’ is awarded to eminent professors who are under the age of 45.
China Approves Home-Grown Colon Cancer Drug
Fruquintinib is the first drug discovered and developed in China to be approved by the National Medical Products Administration.
Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles For More Vivid Displays
Scientists in Japan have created light-emitting nanoparticles that are fabricated without the toxic metal cadmium.
Mimicking Immune Cells To Treat Breast Cancer
Researchers in China have developed a biomimetic strategy that could pave the way for targeted breast cancer therapy.
Happiness Is Key To A Long And Healthy Life
Happy older people have a 19 percent lower likelihood of dying compared to their less happy peers, scientists say.
Tracking Oxygen Levels In Living Cells
Scientists have developed a genetically-encoded sensor that can be used to monitor changes in oxygen levels in living cells with high sensitivity and in real time.
Bacteria Tweaked To Produce Free Heme
Researchers from South Korea have devised a way to produce free heme using engineered Escherichia coli strains.
Turning Soy Pulp Into A Probiotic Drink
Scientists in Singapore have used a cocktail of enzymes, probiotics and yeast to produce a nutrient-rich beverage from food waste.