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Where The Brain Stores A Familiar Face
Have we met somewhere before? Let me check the memories inside my ventral hippocampus.
‘Water Pill’ Prevents Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
A cheap diuretic could extend the effectiveness of existing lung cancer drugs, research suggests.
3D Printing Gives Evolutionary Theory More Bite
Micro-CT scanning and 3D printing allow scientists to digitally dissect fossils, providing some of the earliest known evidence of tooth-like structures in primitive jawed fishes.
Rare Butterflies Are Poor Urbanites
Ecologists have unlocked the secret lives of butterflies fluttering around Hong Kong's parks, providing insight into how rare species are affected by urbanization.
This Chip Can Detect Inflammation In Diabetics
Researchers in Singapore have developed a quick test to detect inflammation in diabetic patients.
UK, South Korea Partner On Developing 5G Technology
The South Korean government is collaborating with a research center in the UK on delivering 5G mobile communications and wireless connectivity technology.
AbbVie Opens API Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
The new manufacturing site in Singapore, AbbVie's first in Asia, will expand the company’s global operations for small molecule and biologics manufacturing.
Scientists Find Region In Mouse Brain That Works Like GPS
Scientists in Japan have discovered a region of the mouse brain that acts like a GPS navigator in the absence of a sound cue signaling the location of a reward.
Medicinal Plant Compound Shrinks Prostate Tumors In Mice
A compound derived from the neem plant, which is typically used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, has been shown to reduce prostate cancer tumor size by 70 percent in mice.