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A Chemical Cocktail For Cell Reprogramming
Researchers have discovered a new chemical way to generate neurons from fibroblasts, paving a way for personalized medicine and cell replacement therapy.
Predicting Flu Outbreaks Before They Happen
Scientists have developed a way to predict outbreaks of flu even in densely populated Hong Kong, one of the global epicenters of the disease.
Single-Dose Malaria Drug Reaches Human Trials
A long-lasting single-dose malaria drug in phase II clinical trials provides hope for malaria-infected patients.
FDA Approval For Cipla’s Child-Friendly HIV Drug Formulation
A novel pediatric formulation of anti-retroviral drugs could be life saving for children living with HIV.
How Some Galaxies Get Their Second Bar
Differences in temperature between the inner and outer disks could explain how double-barred galaxies form.
SQUIDs Sift Out Metallic Contaminants In Food
Even metallic contaminants as small as 0.3 mm cannot escape the eye of this SQUID-based magnetic sensor.
Controlling Graphene’s Properties Through ‘Exfoliation’
A simple electrochemical method has been used to tune the electrical and mechanical properties of graphene.
The Cost-Effectiveness Of Treating Hypertension In China
Treating patients with anti-hypertensives could prevent up to a million cardiovascular events in China each year.
Bleach: The Key To Life On Earth?
Hydrogen peroxide, commonly found in bleach, may have also provided the proton gradient necessary for the evolution of life.