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Drug Resistant Malaria Parasites Not Spread By Mosquitoes
Although resistance to the drug atovaquone helps malaria parasites survive in mammalian hosts, the mutation kills them during the mosquito phase of their life cycle.
Combination HepC Treatment Tested In Malaysia, Thailand
The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative has launched a clinical trial of a hepatitis C combination drug treatment which costs less than US$300.
Newly Discovered Species Re-Writes Worm Family Tree
A hermaphroditic roundworm discovered in India that primarily feeds on bacteria has been identified as the connecting link between two taxonomic classes of nematodes.
The Quantum Mechanics Of Water
Researchers have now uncovered a small piece of the puzzle of how quantum mechanics affects hydrogen bonding in water.
Pressing Pause On Cell Membrane Movement
Researchers have developed an optogenetic process that stops cell membrane movements for observation purposes, akin to pressing a pause button.
Singaporean, Korean & Israeli Universities Form Joint Research Partnership
Nanyang Technological University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have launched a collaborative research program in emerging fields.
Human Cytomegalovirus Linked To Autoimmune Disorders
A little-known virus has been associated with autoimmune disease as it triggers an immune response that also destroys natural killer cells in the body.
New Fluorescent Probes Help Solve Cell Membrane Mystery
Researchers have succeeded at observing how raft domains, active sections of the cell membrane with special groups of molecules, form in live cells.
Home-Based Palliative Care Just As Good Or Even Better
Cancer patients cared for at home tend to live longer than those in hospitals, according to a study from Japan.