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Genome Of Industrial Microorganism Reveals High Tolerance Of Toxic Chemicals
Not only is Clostridium tyrobutyricum able to produce butyric acid, it is also has a higher tolerance to toxic 1-butanol than other bacterial strains.
Natural Progesterone May Help Breast Cancer Treatment: Study
Adding natural or biologically identical forms of progesterone, instead of synthetic forms, to standard breast cancer treatments could prolong life for patients, researchers have found.
Researchers Find Dozens Of Genetic Regions Linked To Migraines
Researchers have discovered that vascular dysfunction, or poor blood vessel function, is a primary mechanism underlying migraine.
Ultra-Thin Solar Cells That Can Wrap Around A Pencil
Researchers have developed ultra-thin solar cells that are much thinner than a human hair and can potentially be used in wearable technology.
Astellas, UTokyo To Collaborate On Cholera Vaccine
The partnership will develop a rice-based oral vaccine against cholera and E. coli-related diarrheal diseases.
Chinese Particle Physicist Wins Young Scientist Award For Neutrino Discovery
Particle physicist Wen Liangjun has won IUPAP's 2016 Young Scientist Award for his role in the discovery of the non-zero neutrino mixing angle θ13.
Yes, The ‘Pregnancy Waddle’ Exists, Say Researchers
The study used 3D motion capture to create biomechanical models of pregnant women and show why they walk differently.
MIT Technology Review’s Regional ‘Innovators Under 35’ Returns
Innovators under the age of 35 from Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan can now apply for the regional 2017 Innovators Under 35 list.
Chinese Atmospheric Scientist Wins Meteorological Prize
Professor Zeng Qingcun was recognized for his contributions to satellite meteorological remote-sensing theory and numerical weather prediction theory, among others.