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Yoichi Ando Appointed Professor Of Physics At University of Cologne
Leading topological materials expert Professor Yoichi Ando will move from Osaka University to a new appointment at the University of Cologne.
IME & INEX To Develop Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics
Using IME's microfluidic technology, testing for fetal abnormalities will only require a few milliliters of blood from the mother.
A TOAD That Might Finally Find Magnetoreceptors
Using a technique known as transient optical absorption detection (TOAD), scientists now have a tool sensitive enough to locate the structures animals use to sense magnetic fields
Sound Can Enhance Sight, But Only If You Can Read Music
Listening to music enhances the ability to discriminate between conflicting information from the left and right eyes, but only if the person can read musical scores.
To Be A Sperm Or An Egg?
Female fish without the foxl3 gene produce fully functional sperm instead of eggs in their ovaries.
Increased Anxiety Associated With Sitting Down
A meta-analysis has revealed that sedentary activities are associated with mental health conditions such as anxiety.
DNA-TLR9 Zipper Triggers Autoimmune Response
A zipper-like arrangement of DNA can bind strongly to the receptor TLR9 and trigger a strong immune response.
Quantum Dots Make Bright, White LEDs
Using silicon quantum dots, scientists have developed a simple way to fabricate white-blue LEDs with high current and optical power densities.
GIS & Pryobett To Develop Pyrosequencing For Clinical Diagnostics
The novel pyrosequencing platform can perform real-time sequencing for quicker medical decision-making.