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Tweaking Circadian Rhythms With Small Molecule Drugs
Synthetic chemistry has enabled researchers to develop small molecule drugs which target regulators of the circadian cycle.
Fast Evolving Flu Viruses Spread More Among Adults
Scientists have shown how both human behavior and virus biology affect which strains of influenza are in circulation.
David Townsend Receives 2015 Aebersold Award
Professor Townsend, director of the A*STAR-NUS Clinical Imaging Research Center, has been recognized for his role in developing PET scanners.
Capillary Force Helps Nanostructures Self-Assemble
By combining laser printing and capillary action, researchers have developed a highly tunable method to synthesize nanostructures.
WuXi NextCODE Selected To Run 100,000 Genomes Project
WuXi NextCODE has been appointed to carry out the first phase of an ambitious project to sequence 100,000 genomes in the UK.
Chinese Herb Promotes Brain Cell Proliferation
Extracts of the traditional Chinese herb Rhizoma Acori tatarinowii have been shown to boost neurogenesis, at least in mice.
Early Clinical Trial Success For Rheumatoid Arthritis Vaccine
A small clinical trial has shown that a dendritic cell-based vaccine against citrullinated peptides could treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Hydrophobic Surfaces Reduce Salt Solubility In Water
Hydrophobic or water-repelling surfaces can influence the solubility of salts in water, a finding which could inform the design of drugs and self-cleaning surfaces.
Computer Games Might Benefit Children With ADHD
A small pilot study has shown that game-based neurocognitive training could help manage the symptoms of ADHD in children.