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Thomson Reuters Names Their Nobel Guesses
Thomson Reuters releases their predictions of this year's Nobel Prize winners in anticipation of the official announcement in October.
PTX3 Protects The Host From Histones
Scientists have found a surprising way that PTX3 can help mitigate sepsis: by directly binding to and thereby removing extracellular histones.
Uncovering The Genetic Roots Of Autism
New genetic identification techniques shed light on causes of developmental delay and autism.
Osteoporsis Drug To Treat Epstein-Barr Tumors
Hong Kong researchers have discovered a new immune therapeutic strategy for controlling Epstein-Barr virus-induced tumors.
An All-Purpose Glue For Wet Conditions
By incorporating DOPA into engineered mussel glue proteins, scientists have developed a glue that can be used underwater.
How Old Are The Sands Of The Sahara?
The Sahara desert is four to nine million years older than originally thought, scientists say.
Tan Tieniu Elected To Royal Academy Of Engineering
Dr. Tan Tieniu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Smartgels Are Thicker Than Water
By using microfluidics, scientists have been able to halve the amount of chemicals needed to turn liquids into gels.
What Set The Earth’s Plates In Motion?
Scientists have developed a model that explains why the Earth is the only planet in our solar system which experiences plate tectonics.