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Lentils Biofortified With Selenium
Biofortified lentils could address selenium deficiency, a risk factor for people exposed to arsenic-contaminated water.
Baxter Expands Biologics In Singapore
Baxter's biologic facility in Singapore has been approved by the European Medicines Agency to supply products for hemophiliacs.
New Markers For Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have identified two new biomarkers of ovarian cancer, Lgr5 and CHEK2.
Dating The Solar System
By measuring a abundance of 182Hf, researchers have dated to formation of heavy radioactive isotopes to 30 million years before the Sun was born.
Australia Commits US$185 Million To Dementia Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council has set aside US$185 million for dementia research, including a virtual institute to boost collaboration.
Malaria Drug Doubles As Anti-Asthmatic
Artesunate, currently used to treat malaria, could help asthmatics control their symptoms with fewer side effects.
Lipid Bilayers On A Chip
The ALBiC system uses lipid bilayers to seal sub-million femtolitre chambers, facilitating the study of transporter proteins at the single molecule scale.
Preterm Babies Catch Up By Twelve
Although being born pre-term affects cognitive abilities in babies, a study shows that they are able to catch up by age 12.
A Computer Writes Its Own Fables
No longer the realm of science fiction, researchers have now taught computers to write stories.