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Meat Lovers May Be At Higher Risk Of Diabetes

Eating more red meat and poultry increases the risk of diabetes, partially due to the higher iron content in these meats.

The Science Of Sprouting New Blood Vessels

Biologists have discovered a key regulator of blood vessel formation in both normal and cancerous cells.

Layers Of Silicon Boost Battery Power

Using a method known as cluster beam deposition, scientists have created silicon nanolayer anodes that boost the power performance of lithium batteries.

Creating Eco-Friendly Rechargeable Batteries

Scientists in Singapore have developed an environmentally friendly, highly conductive organic compound that can be used in rechargeable batteries.

Prenatal Dietary Deficiencies Linked To Schizophrenia Risk

Scientists in Japan have discovered that the lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the prenatal diet is linked to schizophrenic symptoms in offspring.

OrbiMed Invests US$551 Million In Asian Healthcare

The leading healthcare investment firm will use the US$551 million raised to support growth-stage product- and services-oriented companies in China and India.

How Viruses Hijack The Transport System In Neurons

Scientists in Japan have discovered how a tick-borne virus uses the host neuron’s transportation system to move viral RNA.

Tracking Robots On The Move

Using an improved disturbance observer algorithm, scientists in China have achieved better tracking of self-balancing mobile robots.

Finding Fossils With Forensic Science

Forensic science has helped researchers find evidence of ancient archaea in sedimentary rocks from the Permian and Lower Triassic periods.