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Telomeres Implicated In Premature Aging
The symptoms of the premature aging disorder Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome have been linked to the enzyme telomerase.
Goods Made In China Cause More CO2 Emissions
Cheap goods manufactured in China come at a substantial cost to the environment, say scientists.
Next Generation Nebulizer Could Replace Jabs
A nebulizer that uses sound waves to generate a fine mist of drug could change the way drugs are delivered to the lungs.
Pollen Reveals The Hot, Wet Climate Of Ancient Apes
A study tracking pollen has found that apes survived the climatic changes of the late Miocene in hot and humid environments.
“Lab-In-A-Needle” Detects Liver Toxicity In 30 Minutes
Scientists have developed a microfluidics device that can quickly detect liver toxicity, a common side effect during chemotherapy.
Predicting Which Combinations Will Yield Metallic Glass
An understanding of the molecular structure could help scientists predict which alloys will result in metallic glasses.
India & US Conclude Joint Monsoon Mission
Data collected during the month-long cruise is expected to help refine the forecasting of monsoon winds.
Japanese Physicist Wins 2015 Nobel Prize For Neutrino Research
Takaaki Kajita wins half of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for proving that neutrinos have mass.
Cartilage Regeneration With Fetal-derived Tissue
An in vitro study has suggested that fetal cartilage-derived progenitor cells are a more active source of cells in cartilage cell replacement therapy compared to mesenchymal stem cells.