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Melting From The Outside In
A mathematical model of melting shows that changing from a solid to a liquid state is much more complicated than previously thought.
Amphibious Ichthyosaur Fills Evolutionary Gap
The discovery of an amphibious ichthyosaur sheds light on how dinosaurs made the transition from the seas to the land.
A Greasy Way To Take Better Protein Snapshots
Scientists in Japan have come up with a greasy method to study the 3D structure of molecules that are difficult to crystallize.
Recycling CO2 Into Omega-3
The ability to obtain omega-3 oils from CO2 emissions turns the issue of food versus fuels on its head.
Space: The Final Frontier In Silicon Chemistry
The chemical profile of carbon-containing molecules capped by silicon and nitrogen could give scientists insight into the birth of stars.
Resistance To Typhoid Fever: It’s In Your Genes
Variations in the immune genes known as HLA can determine an individual's response to Salmonella typhi bacteria.
Sentinext Secures US$14 Million For HFMD Vaccine
Sentinext's latest round of funding will see the development of their hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine to Phase I clinical trials.
Why Placebos For Chemo Are Hard To Swallow
A double-blind clinical trial may be the gold standard, but are there situations where it would not be ethical?
Bruker Opens Asia’s First Preclinical Imaging Center
The SBIC-Bruker PCI center gives A*STAR scientists access to Bruker's advanced imaging platforms.