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Hibernating Primates Found In Southeast Asia

Vietnamese pygmy slow lorises join the lemurs of Madagascar as the only primates known to hibernate.

Was The Fish Fresh Before It Was Frozen?

We can't always tell if fish is fresh simply by looking at it, but spectral analyzers might be able to do the trick.

What Makes Some H. pylori Bacteria More Likely To Cause Cancer?

Duplication of the SHP2 binding site in the H. pylori protein CagA increases its binding by a hundred times, elevating the risk of gastric cancer.

Four-Strain Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved in Korea

The health authority of South Korea has approved the first Korean-made vaccine to cover four influenza strains.

Paleo Peach Fossils Discovered In Southwest China

Eight two and half million year old peach pit fossils that predating the arrival of modern humans have been found in Southwest China

Cracking The Chemistry Of A New Anti-Cancer Drug

Chemists have increased the yield of cortistatin A, a potentially useful compound that can treat HIV and certain cancers.

How HPV Hijacks Proteins To Cause Cervical Cancer

Human papilloma viruses use a protein known as EDD1 to destabilize the body's tumor suppressing mechanisms, scientists say.

ROBUST Desalination Membrane Resists Biofouling

Researchers have developed a hybrid water purification membrane that can resist the harsh chemicals used for cleaning.

Parental Absence Might Affect Brain Development

Children left without parental care for six months or more show changes to their brain structure linked to lower IQ.