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Indian Parents Favor Sons Over Daughters For Free Heart Treatment
Gender bias exists when it comes to treating inborn heart disease in Northern India, according to a study.
Mongol Empire Expansion Hindered By Wet Weather
Even mighty empires in history were at the mercy of Mother Nature—researchers theorize that the Mongol army withdrew from Hungary in 1242 CE due to sudden cold, wet conditions.
Ancient Marsupial Enjoyed Eating Escargot
Researchers have discovered the fossil remains of carnivorous Australian marsupials that ate snails and lived 15 million years ago.
Gaps In Young Star’s Gas Disk Could Indicate Baby Planets
Two gaps in the gas disk around the young star, HL Tauri, are evidence of what might be newly-formed planets—challenging the belief that planets take millions of years to form.
Dengue Hotspots More Likely To Spread Zika Virus: Study
Subtropical and tropical countries with a history of mosquito-borne diseases have the greatest risk of the virus spreading once it hits the country.
BGI, Clearbridge BioMedics To Collaborate On Liquid Biopsy Technology
The technology requires only a simple blood draw for 'omics analysis or genetic profiling at the single cell level.
National University Of Singapore Launches Hub For Data Science
The research center will provide 50 scholarships over five years to train PhD students in data science and data analytics.
Need To Stop A Bacterial Invader? Pull On Its Tail
A protein called Lypd8 defends the body from inflammation by binding to the bacterium's tail and stopping it in its tracks.
Ancient ‘Unicorn’ Ant Trapped Prey With Its Giant Horn
The bizarre-looking ant, preserved in 99-million-year-old Burmese amber, had a prominent horn and exaggerated, scythe-like mandibles.