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An Alternative Way To Suppress Aβ In Alzheimer’s
Targeting TRPC6 instead of γ-secretase could be a promising way of treating Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in mice.
Astronomers Reach For The Planetary Nebulae
Astronomers have developed a method to measure the size of planetary nebulae that works over a factor of more than six powers of ten in surface brightness.
Quickly & Cheaply Distinguishing Chemical Lookalikes
Researchers have developed a versatile method to identify biologically important chiral compounds through NMR.
Liquid Acoustics Reveal Earth’s Core
The Earth's core contains carbon, but also other unknown light elements, say scientists from RIKEN's SPring-8 Center.
Concern Over Drug Industry Involvement At India’s “Health Camps”
Drug companies have been running health screenings in India as a way to increase their market share, according to a report in The BMJ.
Midriff Bulge Clinging To One In Four Older Indians
Excess girth around the waist, which is associated with a variety of health problems, has been found in 28-50 percent of middle aged Indians.
Western Blood Pressure Guidelines May Increase Asian Stroke Risk
Western blood pressure guidelines may be too high for Asian patients, particularly the elderly.
Culturing Cancer Cells For Personalized Treatments
Researchers have boosted the success rate of culturing circulating tumor cells from blood samples to 60 percent, paving the way for personalized treatments.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015
Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.