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Packaging Made Out Of Shellfish Extract Doubles Food Shelf-Life
This biodegradable, non-toxic film made out of chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, could be very useful in food technology.
Gold Layers Boost Water Splitting Efficiency
By sandwiching an ultrathin layer of titanium dioxide between gold, researchers have boosted the light absorption range of water splitting catalysts.
How Social Experiences Shape The Sex Lives Of Flies
Male fruit flies with the fru mutation are hypersensitive to visual sexual stimulation, but only if they were raised in groups.
Antioxidants Promote The Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells
Although assumed by many to prevent cancer, antioxidants actually promote the growth of liver cancer cells, researchers say.
MicroRNA Linked To Abnormal Brain Development In Autism
The dysregulation of a brain-specific microRNA leads to abnormal brain development which could be one of the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder.
Cipla Strengthens Presence In US Market
The UK arm of India-based pharmaceutical Cipla has acquired two US-based companies to further their reach in that region.
The Case Of The Mysterious Missing Dinosaur Footprints
Some intriguing dinosaur tracks found in China show only the hind prints, with the front ones missing. Why?
Thai Tiger Numbers Are Slowly Bouncing Back
The tiger population in a Thai wildlife reserve is increasing, thanks to enhanced protection measures by the Thai government and the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Helping Bone Marrow Cells Keep Their ‘Stemness’
Researchers have discovered a protein that helps to regulate blood stem cells in bone marrow, shedding light on the underlying causes of blood diseases.