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India Successfully Launches Their Largest Rocket To Date
The GSLV Mk.III is ISRO's largest rocket launch to date and the fourth successful mission of the year 2014.
How Viruses Hijack Plants To Attract Pests
Begomoviruses can hijack host plant signalling pathways to attract more insect vectors, study says.
This Self-Tinting Window Powers Itself
Researchers at NTU have developed a self-tinting window that doubles up as a transparent battery.
The Immature Cells That Regulate Autoimmunity
Scientists have identified the cells responsible for producing anti-inflammatory IL-10 in mouse autoimmune disease models.
Where Did The Fat Go?
Fat burned during weight loss is breathed out as carbon dioxide and water, but breathing more won't help you lose weight.
Autoimmunity Linked To Unstable Proteins
HLA alleles that encode for more unstable proteins are associated with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease.
Can Conservation Genomics Bring Birds Back From The Brink?
The genetic profile of the almost-extinct Crested Ibis could aid conservation efforts for other species.
RIKEN & U Hasanuddin To Collaborate On Rice Research
The MoU between the RIKEN Nishina Center and Universitas Hasanuddin will focus on developing new breeds of Indonesian rice.
How Cotton Fiber Growth Is Regulated
Silencing of the gene GhHOX3 dramatically reduces cotton fiber length, whereas its overexpression leads to longer fibers.