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Immune-Boosting Drug Shows Promise For Treating Lupus
A drug used in immunotherapy could help suppress the overactive immune system of lupus patients in much lower doses, a study suggests.
Zebra Finch Parents’ Song Prepare Unborn Chicks For Global Warming
A zebrafinch’s dulcet tones can help the unborn chicks in its eggs prepare for a warmer environment, a study suggests.
Super Stretchy Nanowires May Pave The Way For Flexible Electronics
Researchers have developed nanowires that are as strong as they are stretchy, making them ideal for electronic skins.
Enzyme Could Explain Down’s Syndrome Mystery
Geneticists have identified an enzyme that could help us understand what causes Down's Syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.
Singapore Top In Asia, 6th Globally For Innovation: Report
Singapore has taken pole position in Asia and scaled up a spot to sixth position among 128 nations in the Global Innovation Index 2016 report.
Synthetic Mother-Of-Pearl, The Way Nature Intended
Researchers have created synthetic nacre, or mother-of-pearl, that forms in mere weeks instead of months or years.
Dengue Risk Could Decrease In Warmer Climates: Study
Contrary to current belief, researchers predict that the risk of dengue could in fact go down in a warmer climate.
Were The LIGO Gravitational Waves Made By Ancient Black Holes?
Astrophysicists have proposed that the recently-discovered gravitational waves were created out of black holes formed just after the birth of the Universe.
Researchers Determine Structure Of Fertility Protein JUNO
Japanese researchers have observed on a molecular level the structure of JUNO protein, which is named after the Roman goddess of fertility and marriage.