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WuXi STA Builds A New R&D Center In Shanghai
The new R&D center in Shanghai, China, will enable drug developers to accelerate their projects from preclinical to commercial stage.
How Transient Synapses Shape The Brain
Researchers in Japan have revealed that subplate neurons form transient synapses with newborn neurons and send signals to control their migration.
The Wild Ride Has Only Just Begun
With its official launch on May 4, 2018, Singapore-based Wildtype Media Group aims to kick science communication into hyperdrive.
Mirror-Image Nanoparticles Patterned On Peptides
Researchers have shown that chirality, which is typically observed in organic molecules, can be extended to three-dimensional metallic nanostructures.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2018
A boycott of a yet-to-be launched paywalled research journal and a peek at the denizens of the deep all made the top news in April 2018.
Why Obesity Can Lead To Cancer
Inflammation associated with obesity impairs the body’s defense against cancer, suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin could help prevent cancer.
A Secret Handshake Determines B-Cell Fate
The strength of the interaction between B-cells and T follicular helper cells decides whether the B-cells become antibody-producing plasma cells, researchers say.
AI Takes The Guesswork Out Of Drug Interactions
Researchers have developed a deep learning platform that predicts how drugs might adversely interact with other drugs or food.
Peptic Ulcer Drug Tames Superbugs
A bismuth-based drug typically used in the treatment of peptic ulcers could potentially help to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria.