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New Edible Catfish Discovered In North Queensland
A genetic analysis reveals that a commonly caught eel-tailed catfish is actually a distinct new species.
Decoding Dengue’s RNA Defense
Scientists have uncovered the pathway that the dengue virus-2 uses to evade the immune response.
Clean Water Cheaply & Safely
Scientists have developed a cost-effective water disinfection device that can run safely on low-input voltage batteries.
Asian Liver Fluke Genome Sequenced
The genome of the Asian liver fluke, a parasite that can cause bile duct cancer and infects millions in Asia, has been sequenced.
Gene Editing Does Not Introduce New Mutations
A study shows that gene editing technology, which could help treat genetic diseases, does not introduce new mutations to cells.
Research Needed To Resolve Fate Of Missing Plastic Debris
Plastic pollution is widespread throughout the world's oceans, but fragments smaller than one millimeter are mysteriously missing.
High-Tech Imaging Dispels Dinosaur Stampede Theory
3D modelling reveals that dinosaur footprints at Lark Quarry were made by a herbivore, making the stampede theory unlikely.
ISRO Earned US$54 Million From Foreign Launches
Launching satellites for countries including Japan and Singapore has earned the Indian Space Research Organization US$54 million in the last three years.
Overcoming The Vascularization Challenge
The ability to print organs equipped with a blood supply could revolutionize the field of bioprinting.