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Japanese Biologist Wins 2016 Paul Janssen Award
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi from Tokyo Tech has been recognized for his research into autophagy.
Why Malaria Vaccines Just Don’t Seem To Work For Long
Antibodies aren't enough—vaccines that also generate immune cells called CD8+ T cells can protect against malaria in the longer term.
Data Mining Reveals Unusual Use For Vitamin D
Vitamin D taken together with quetiapine reduces the risk of new-onset diabetes, a side effect of the latter drug.
PD-1 Overexpression Helps Cancer Cells Evade Immune Attack
A genetic alteration that allows cancer cells to evade attack could indicate if expensive antibody treatments are effective for particular patients.
Earthquake? Crowdsourcing App MyShake Will Warn You In Advance.
MyShake is a free app for Android phones that has the ability to recognize earthquake shaking using the sensors in every smartphone.
Fast-Acting Antimicrobial Kills E. Coli In Seconds
Potential applications for the antimicrobial material include consumer and personal care products.
Lasers + Silicon Wafers = Boost To Big Data
By fabricating tiny lasers directly on silicon wafers, researchers can integrate photonics with electronics, and with greater efficiency too.
The Universe Just Got Larger
The Universe is currently expanding between five percent and nine percent faster than early in its life.
Diagnostic Kit Detects Zika Virus In Just 10-15 Minutes
This kit improves on current methods by detecting Zika virus directly in the blood.