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Health

Type 1 Diabetes On The Rise In China

New research reveals a rise in the number of Chinese being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, with adults accounting for most of the new cases.
In the Lab

Structure Of DNA-Protein Complex Revealed

Using cryo-electron microscopy, a team of scientists in Japan have visualized the shape of tightly packed bundles of DNA and proteins inside the nuclei of cells.
In the Lab

Gender Labels Affect Color Preference In Children

A study by Hong Kong scientists has demonstrated that children's perception of gender-appropriate colors can be easily manipulated.
In the Lab

Fighting Superbugs With Supercharged Drugs

Scientists in Australia have developed a method to supercharge antibiotics to turn the tide against some of the world's toughest superbugs.
In the Lab

Synthesizing Versatile Nanomaterials

Scientists in China have developed a method to develop nanomaterials whose shape and properties can be adjusted to mimic biological macromolecules.
In the Lab

Glowing, Acid-Tolerant Protein Cloned From Jellyfish

Researchers in Japan have derived from jellyfish a green fluorescent protein that withstands low pH environments, enabling the imaging of acidic organelles.
In the Lab

Amino Acid Protects Liver From Oxidative Stress

Scientists in China revealed that the amino acid serine may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by alleviating oxidative stress.
Technology

Storing Electricity In Chemical Form

Researchers in Japan have created a device that stores excess electrical energy using glycolic acid, which has a much greater energy capacity than hydrogen, one of the more popular energy-storage chemicals.
In the Lab

Genetic Profiling Predicts Stomach Cancer Risk

Singapore scientists have analysed the genomes of nearly 3,000 patients to identify genomic signatures associated with higher risk of developing stomach cancer.