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BGI Announces Clinical Results Of Prenatal Test

BGI's non-invasive prenatal test (NIFTY®) has shown to be highly sensitive and specific in a trial involving close to 150,000 pregnancies.

Plugging The Problem Of Pinholes

Tiny pinholes in next generation perovskite solar cells could explain their relatively poor performance, scientists say.

The Secrets Of Skin-Based Immunity

Scientists have resolved the decades old mystery of what activates the immune receptor CD1a: lipids.

Osaka University Establishes Research Chair With Astellas

The Osaka-Astellas joint research chair will focus on developing cell therapy technologies.

India Can Meet Sustainable Development Goals

India’s national development agenda sits well with UN Sustainable Development Goals, writes Mili Majumdar.

Mutation In CHEK2 Linked To Breast Cancer In Chinese Women

Mutations in CHEK2, rather than the more well-known BRCA genes, are more common in Chinese breast cancer patients.

Fine-Tuning Supramolecular Polymerization

Researchers have struck upon a method to precisely control the formation of polymers.

New Form Of Carbon Predicted

The new pentagonal form of carbon is predicted to have interesting structural and electrical properties.

Type 1 Diabetes Hits Women Harder

Compared to the men, women with type 1 diabetes are 40 percent more likely to die, according to an analysis of studies involving over 200,000 people.