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Made-In-China Ebola Vaccine Clears Phase I Trials
A vaccine based on the current strain of Ebola has been shown to be safe and provoke an immune response in humans.
Whole-Virus Ebola Vaccine Protective In Monkeys
A whole-virus Ebola vaccine has been proven safe and effective in non-human primates.
Sensitive SNP Sifting With Statistics
Requiring neither genotyping nor whole-genome sequencing, the G-SCI method has been used to link genetic variations to autoimmune disease.
A Switch That Could Tame The Most Aggressive Breast Cancer
Researchers propose that blocking a gene called ID4 could make triple-negative breast cancers more responsive to treatment.
Increased Tropical Rainfall Driven By Bigger Storms
Although the total number of thunderstorms has remained the same, the number of big storms has increased rainfall in the tropics.
Live Labeling Of Tagged Proteins In Minutes
Fluorescent probes that can quickly label His-tagged proteins in live cells could help scientists monitor microscopic events in real-time.
Asian Patients Should Get Lower Dose Of Kidney Cancer Drug
Singaporean mRCC patients could see a 30 percent reduction in their drug fees thanks to a lower dosing regiment.
Leaders & Followers Think In Sync
Synchronization in a region of the brain known as the temporo-parietal junction can predict who becomes the group leader and when.
What Explains China’s Enduring Unity?
Investments in infrastructure and cultural unification could explain the longevity of the Qin and Han dynasties, scientists say.