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Light, G-Proteins, Action! The Script For Optical Nerve Healing
The combination of light-activated neuronal activity and enhanced G-protein signaling has been shown to help re-grow damaged axons in mice.
Gene Modification Linked To DNA Repair
The 5hmC epigenetic modification could be used as a marker of DNA damage in detecting cancers, researchers say.
Cells Clear Infections By Hitching A Ride Onto Cholesterol ‘Rafts’
A ride on lipid rafts sends pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis towards the lysosomes where they are rapidly destroyed.
Brain Machine Interfaces Go Wireless
By eliminating the need for wires going through the brain, wireless brain machine interfaces reduce the risk of infections.
Chip Enables Brain Implants Without The Wires
A smart chip that reduces data usage over a thousand-fold could make wireless brain implants a reality.
India’s Own Gravitational Wave Observatory Gets The Green Light
The Indian cabinet has approved the construction of the country's own laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory for cosmology research.
US$50 Million VC Fund To Focus On Singaporean Life Sciences
Lightstone Singapore has closed a US$50 million funding round backed by Singapore's EDBI and Temasek Holdings.
The ‘Smooth Operators’ In Fish Hearts
Researchers have discovered a gene that has played a key role in the evolution of bony fish, helping them to adapt their hearts to aquatic environments.
Rhino, Tiger & Snow Leopard DNA Found In Traditional Chinese Medicines
The discovery of snow leopard DNA in over the counter Chinese treatments highlights the need to scrutinize the use of animal products in medicines.