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Retroviral RNA Contributes To Liver Cancer
Researchers have discovered that wrongly activated non-coding RNA play a role in the development of liver cancer.
Protein Linking Diabetes & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Found
Fetuin B, which is present in high levels in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients, impairs the action of insulin in the body.
World Record For Tiniest Snail Broken, Again
The newly discovered snail, Acmella nana, has edged out Angustopila dominikae as the world's tiniest snail.
Bangladesh’s Health Successes Shift Chronic Diseases To The Poor
A 24-year study has shown that chronic diseases in Bangladesh have shifted from the rich to the poor.
Genomic Data Improves Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Two large scale genomic studies have helped identify strategies for developing more precise and effective treatments for breast cancer.
Why The Tobacco Plant Gave Up Its Immune System
A mutation in the Rdr1 gene has left Nicotiana benthamiana plants with a weakened immune system but also helped to ensure their survival in harsh climates.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2015
From driverless cars to liquid microfluidics sensors, research from Singapore is heavily featured in our top articles published in October 2015.
Targeting p62 As A Possible Toxoplasma Vaccine
Scientists have discovered that the autophagy receptor p62 plays a key role in activating the killer T cells during infection with T. gondii.
Astrosat’s Soft X-Ray Telescope Sees First Light
India's space observatory satellite, Astrosat, has acquired its first X-ray images of the quasar PKS 2155-304.