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Chemists Synthesize ‘Game-Changing’ Antibiotic Teixobactin
Chemists in Hong Kong have successfully synthesized the newly-discovered antibiotic drug, teixobactin.
Fossilized Skull Of World’s Biggest Saber-Toothed Cat Found In China
Ironically, the polar bear-sized sabertooth cat had a smaller than average bite and went for smaller prey.
Sniffing Out The Cause Of Smell Loss
Can't smell? This test could help decide what kind of treatment you should receive.
I Am A Robot Man, I Have A Drone… Robot Drone Man!
Fear not lonely people in faraway places, robot drone man could soon pay you a visit.
Merck Commits €250 Million To Drug Production In China
Merck has inaugurated its Nantong plant in Jiangsu province, its largest manufacturing plant outside of Europe.
Rare Twin Black Holes Spotted In Nearby Galaxy
Radio astronomers have found a pair of supermassive black holes with a compact radio jet in a nearby giant spiral galaxy.
A Shocking Way To Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A rubber belt that gives patients a mild electrical stimulation and triggers the heat shock response has shown promising results in a clinical trial for type 2 diabetes.
Bundled Up Nanorods Detect Pesticides In Water
These silver nanorod bundles make it possible to sensitively and reliably detect pesticides in environmental samples.
Tadataka Yamada Made Honorary Citizen Of Singapore
Dr. Tadataka Yamada was recognized for his contributions to Singapore’s biomedical sciences sector and for catalyzing scientific innovations in drug discovery.