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Protons & Antiprotons Appear To Be True Mirror Images
The most precise measurements of the mass-to-charge ratio of protons and anti-protons to date sets important constraints on the search for dark matter.
ASLAN’s Bile Duct Cancer Drug Given FDA Orphan Drug Status
ASLAN001 has been awarded orphan drug designation to treat cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of bile duct cancer.
Pointy Posts Make Drops Do The Pancake Bounce
By analyzing the way droplets behave on different surfaces, researchers have figured out to control how they bounce.
Making DNA Detection Cheaper & More Flexible
Aptamer-based DNA detection could make it easier and cheaper to diagnose disease, scientists say.
Tweaking The Specificity Of Economically Important Enzymes
The synthesis of chiral amines, building blocks of several pharmaceutical drugs, could be made easier with a better understanding of the enzymes involved.
Parasitic Wasps Control Spider Web-Weaving Abilities
Parasitic wasps can turn spiders into their zombie slaves, manipulating their web-weaving abilities to protect the wasp larvae.
Targeting Mitochondria To Boost Reprogramming
The efficiency of cellular reprogramming gets a boost from an unexpected source: the mitochondria.
Douglas Lin Wins 2015 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal
Professor Douglas Lin has been awarded the 2015 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal for his achievements in astronomy.
Coral Reefs May Exacerbate Tsunami-Type Waves
Scientists have shown that coral reefs may make sea storms worse, recommending a re-evaluation of risks for seaside towns sheltered by reefs.