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Gravity-Like Interactions At The Nanoscale

Highly sensitive measurements show that gravitational attraction also holds at the nanoscale, at least up to 0.04 to 4 nanometers.

Visterra & A*STAR To Bring Dengue Antibody To Clinical Trials

A*STAR's D3 has joined Visterra to bring the dengue monoclonal antibody VIS513 to proof-of-concept clinical trials.

Diet Linked To Asthma Severity In Pregnancy

Eating well pre-pregnancy could help asthmatics control their symptoms during pregnancy, study says.

Chinese Consortium Acquires Ambrx For Undisclosed Sum

The acquisition of Ambrx adds bio-conjugation capabilities to the WuXi PharmaTech-led consortium.

Cytokine Cocktail Recipe For Muscle Stem Cells

A cocktail of four cytokines could make muscle stem cells more readily available to treat muscle atrophy and injuries.

Thin & Light Ultrahigh Strength Steel Developed

Next generation steels could be used to make lighter cars that offer just as much crash protection but consume less fuel.

Enlisting The Services Of Microbial Communities

Microbes that can break down organic pollutants could play an important role in cleaning the waterways of highly urbanized areas.

Neural Circuits Linked To Excessive Coughing Exposed By Herpes

Fluorescent viral traces have helped identify the specific brain regions triggered during excessive coughing.

From Periphery To The Nucleus

A previously unidentified perinuclear actin ring could be the link between mechanosensing at the cell periphery and DNA regulation in the nucleus.