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How Toxoplasma Hides From The Immune System
Taking the brakes off the small G protein RabGDIα helps promote immunity against the parasite T. gondii in mice.
A Trio Of Photoreceptors Orchestrate Cell Aggregation
Having multiple photoreceptors allows cyanobacteria to coordinate complex processes such as cell aggregation, scientists say.
Supermassive Blackhole Found Hidden In Nearest Galaxy
Physicists find evidence for the long-speculated supermassive binary blackhole in Markarian 231 galaxy, advancing our understanding in the formation of galaxies.
The Surprising Similarities Between Human & Seahorse Pregnancies
Seahorse dads take up the role of nourishing and bringing baby seahorses to term, akin to human mums' pregnancies.
Treatment For Rare Neonatal Disease Found
An international team of physicians has found a treatment for molybdenum cofactor deficiency Type-A, a rare neonatal disease.
Essential Amino Acids As Antioxidants
Besides being building blocks of proteins and neurotransmitters, glutamate and aspartate can also act as antioxidants.
Local Anesthetics May Affect Children’s Tooth Growth
Exposure to high levels of local anesthetics caused cell death in pig teeth and young human tooth cells.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have established an association between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.
Singapore Appointed ASEAN’s First International Patent Authority
Singapore has joined China, India, Japan and Korea as an international patent authority recognized by the World Intellectual Property Organization.