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Artificial Membranes To Speed Up Drug Discovery
Scientists in Japan have developed a silicon chip that can act as an artificial membrane for the testing of drug side effects.
Plants Conquered Land 500 Million Years Ago
Scientists in China and the UK have used fossil evidence and genomic data to demonstrate that land plants first appeared about 500 million years ago.
Bacteria Spews Cyanide To Fend Off Predators
A team of scientists in South Korea have revealed how one bacterium inhibits predators with cyanide.
Supercharged Glowing Molecules For Live Bioimaging
Researchers in Japan have engineered a synthetic bioluminescence system allowing them to observe live cells from outside the body.
Catching Autophagy In The Act
Scientists in South Korea have used the fluorescence resonance energy transfer technique to observe autophagy in live cells.
Zombie Algae Reveal How Multicellular Animals Move
Scientists in Japan have used ‘zombie algae’ to better understand how multicellular organisms move in response to light stimulation.
Merck Invests €40 Million In Asia
Merck has invested an additional €40 million (US$49.35 million) to build a robust manufacturing and distribution platform in Asia over a span of two years.
Pop In Your Contact Lenses To Read Your Glucose Levels
Researchers in South Korea have developed smart contact lenses that can monitor glucose levels using tears.
How Lipids Prevent Dry Eyes
Scientists in Japan have discovered that an enzyme responsible for the elongation of fatty acid chains is necessary for keeping the eyes moist and free from infections.