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A Systematic Approach To Cancer Drug Resistance
Using a systems biology approach, researchers in South Korea have developed a treatment that overcomes liver cancer resistance to targeted therapy.
Single-Crystal Metals Make Buildings Earthquake-Resistant
Scientists in Japan have developed a cost-effective method to produce large single-crystal metals that can be used in earthquake-resistant construction materials.
Gene Linked To Brain Damage In Pre-Term Babies
A gene in brain cells known as microglia could be the missing link between premature birth and brain-damaging inflammation.
Stem Cells Treat Parkinson’s Disease In Monkeys
Scientists have used human induced pluripotent stem cells to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in monkeys.
Fish Food Harbors Antibiotic Resistant Genes
The millions of tons of fish food that sink to the ocean floor are a reservoir of antibiotic resistant genes, scientists in China find.
The Obama Ant Gets A 3D Avatar
Scientists in Japan have created 3D virtual avatars of three new ant species named in honor of key figures in conservation: Barack Obama, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and E.O. Wilson.
Latest THE University Rankings Show Chinese Universities On The Rise
China is fast becoming a dominant force in the higher education arena based on this year’s THE World University Rankings.
Mutation Predicts Schizophrenia And Autism Risk
Using molecular tools and statistical analyses, scientists in Japan have found a rare gene mutation that could serve as a potential predictor of schizophrenia and autism.
Studying Atomic Structures With Holograms
Using a neutron holography technique, scientists in Japan have obtained clear 3D images of atomic structures.