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Mutations More Common In Asian Lung Tumors
In Asians, lung tumors are more genetically diverse, with implications for treatment response, according to research by scientists in Singapore.
Terahertz Microfluidics Enables Label-Free Detection
By generating terahertz waves in close proximity to a microfluidic channel, researchers in Japan have developed a device which could be used to detect cancer, diabetes and the flu.
Antioxidants Prevent Sexual Transmission Of Zika Virus In Mice
The antioxidant drug ebselen can prevent sexual transmission of Zika from male to female mice, according to research by scientists in Taiwan.
Uncovering The Secrets Of The Northern Lights
Using special sensors aboard the Asare spacecraft, scientists have directly observed how auroras are produced in the Earth's upper atmosphere.
An Egg-citing Recipe For Carbon-Free Fuel
Scientists in Japan have taken a crack at clean hydrogen fuel production using egg whites.
More Than Half Of Borneo’s Orangutans Have Been Lost
In addition to habitat destruction, hunting of orangutans is a major cause of the decline in orangutan populations in Borneo.
Generating Electricity From Temperature Fluctuations
Scientists in Japan have devised a thermoelectric battery that can convert heat into electricity even with a shallow temperature gradient.
Epigenetics Explains Why Some Ants Prefer Diet Soda
Scientists in Japan have discovered that genetically identical ants vary in their threshold for sweetness, with implications on colony survival.
Termite’s Complex Gut Microbiome Sequenced
Researchers have sequenced the genomes of the bacteria living in the guts of termites, shedding light on how they enable termites to digest wood.