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Climate Change Could Undermine Food Security

Taking into account the effects of both climate change and air pollution, researchers predict that the resulting fall in global food production will cause a 30 percent increase in undernourishment.

Agreen Acquisition Enhances CBMG’s T-Cell Portfolio

China's Cellular Biomedicine Group acquires Agreen for US$3.38 million in cash in addition to stock units.

Electrons Exhibit Strange Quantum Behavior

Instead of rotating uniformly as predicted by classical physics, electrons rotate at three different frequencies in a magnetic field.

Synthetic Ion Transporters Make Cells Self-Destruct

Synthetic ion transporters increase the influx of chloride ions into the cell, thereby triggering apoptosis.

Spatial Abilities Protected From Aging

Unlike cognitive abilities, the part of the brain associated with spatial skills appears to be preserved during the aging process.

Electromagnetic Stimulation For A Better Brain?

A study shows that weak electromagnetic stimulation could reorganize the brain with few side effects.

3SBio Licenses DiNonA’s Anti-Leukemia Treatment

3SBio and DiNonA will develop Leukotuximab, an anti JL-1 antibody indicated for the treatment of acute leukemia.

NMR Under Pressure

An NMR-probe that can withstand extremely high pressures could give us insights into the chemistry happening deep below the Earth's crust.

Fighting Counterfeits With Nanopillars

The moisture from a breath of air reveals hidden patterns in a nanopillar-structured material.