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Sussing Out Nitrate And Nitrites With sNOOOpy
With the help of sNOOOpy, researchers can detect both nitrates and nitrites in living cells in real time.
Why The Crab-Eating Frog Can Tolerate Salty Environments
A comparitve transcriptomics study has revealed the rapid evolution of kidney-related genes that make the crab-eating frog the only frog able to live in salty water.
Nature-Inspired Membrane Could Slash Cost Of Water Purification
By embedding aquaporins into a membrane, researchers have developed a water filtration system that can operate at lower pressure.
Unique Mosasaur Fossil Discovered In Japan
A fossil of a small mosasaur with large eyes and binocular vision has been found in Northern Japan.
Kunbarrasaurus, The Dinosaur Formerly Known As Minmi
The newly identified Kunbarrasaurus is more primitive than other closely related ankylosaurs, scientists say.
ASLAN Raises US$34 Million For Immuno-Oncology
The US$34 million in Series C funding will be used to complete at least ten clinical studies for ASLAN's lead compound, ASLAN001.
AKATSUKI Enters Venus’ Orbit, Takes Close Up Photos
JAXA's AKATSUKI has successfully entered Venus' orbit and taken its first few images of the second planet from the Sun.
Genetics Helps Trace The Tale Of Coral Migration And Recovery
A study of over 900,000 SNPs has helped scientists identify the genetic changes that help some corals survive bleaching events better than others.
New Genetic Paradigm Might Pave The Way For Better Drug Targets
When faced with a lack of certain ‘essential’ genes, yeast cells can cope by simply doubling up their chromosomes.