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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.
If You Must, Eat Sugar Only When Active
Metabolic syndrome could be avoided by consuming sugar only during active parts of the day, say researchers in Japan.
Tsinghua University Scientist Wins 2018 IEEE Herman Halperin Award
Professor He Jinliang has won the IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award for improving lightning protection in high-power transmission lines.
Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells Get A Boost
A research group in South Korea has used an amorphous organic film to enhance the power conversion efficiency and stability of colloidal quantum dot-based solar cells.
Using Sunlight To Power Drone Flight
A team of researchers and engineers in Singapore have devised a quadcopter drone that is powered solely by sunlight and has flown above ten meters in test flights.
US FDA Approves LENVIMA For Unresectable Liver Cancer
Lenvatinib mesylate was shown to improve overall survival in patients with unresectable liver cancer.
How Nerves Send An SOS Signal
A signal that normally triggers cell death has a different meaning in the context of nerve repair, scientists say.
The Secret Lives Of Grasshoppers And Crickets
While grasshoppers and crickets are often thought of as harmful to plants, scientists have demonstrated that these insects can also play important roles in pollination.