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Researchers Find Strong Genetic Risk Factor For Kidney Disease
A strong genetic risk factor exists for IgA nephropathy, the most common inflammatory kidney disease worldwide.
Glowing Protein In Unagi Can Help Screen For Jaundice In Babies
A glowing protein from Japanese eel muscles can be used to test for jaundice in newborns.
IBM To Establish Blockchain Innovation Hub In Singapore
The Center will develop applications and solutions that are based on enterprise blockchain, cyber-security and cognitive computing technologies.
With Augmented Reality, You Can Use Your Arm As A Keypad
Say hi to ARmKeypad Air, which uses ‘smart’ glasses to turn the arm of a wearer into a virtual keyboard, allowing for contact-free use.
Melaka Road Lighting Project To Install 100,000 LED Road Lights (VIDEO)
The Malaysian state of Melaka is about to get brighter and greener with the installation of more than 100,000 energy efficient road lights.
Artificial Sweeteners’ Not-So-Sweet Effect? They Can Make You Eat More
Bad news, Coke Zero lovers. In a recent study, artificially-sweetened foods were found to make animals feel hungry and eat more calories.
OncomiRs, A Promising Target To Treat Lung Cancer
Researchers have discovered a class of small RNA molecules, known as oncomiRs, which is responsible for fueling lung cancer.
World’s Largest Single-Aperture Radio Telescope Opens Its Eye
The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope in Guizhou, China will start operating in two to three months' time.
China’s CStone Pharma Receives US$150 Million In Series A Financing
CStone Pharmaceuticals has closed a Series A round of financing with investments from Oriza Seed Venture Capital, Boyu Capital and WuXi Healthcare Ventures.