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Vitamin C Might Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists have discovered that vitamin C promotes the repair of the myelin sheath surrounding neurons, making it a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis.
NTU Singapore Launches Nationwide Lung Health Initiative
The initiative will bring together multidisciplinary investigators from local and international institutions to study lung health and disease in the Asian context.
Nanoparticles Help Antimalarial Drugs Go The Distance
Porous silica nanoparticles allow the controlled release of antimalarial drugs over a span of more than a week, leading to better treatment outcomes.
How Bacteria Resist Even Peptide Antibiotics
Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered how bacteria may become resistant to peptide antibiotics.
No Lens, No Problem!
A technique that can capture sharp, multi-colored images without a lens could pave the way for slimmer cameras and smart phones.
Early Life Nutrition Goes Digital
Digital tools are providing parents with new ways of tackling age-old parenting problems and arming researchers with data.
Origami Arms Extend The Reach Of Drones (VIDEO)
A robotic arm that is stiff when it needs to be but soft enough to fold up on demand could make drones even more useful.
These Four MicroRNAs Could Warn Of Impeding Heart Condition
Researchers have identified four microRNAs that can serve as a blood-based marker of a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation.
Green Tea Nanocarriers Load Up On Cancer Drugs
Researchers have developed a green tea-based nanocarrier system that can carry up to 88 percent of its weight in cancer drugs.