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Bringing The Bling To Antibacterials
Gold nanoparticles, which are well tolerated by the body and bactericidal in the dark, could be used to prevent biofilms from forming on medical implants, scientists show.
BITS Pilani Develops Rapid Antibiotic Test Kit
A portable antibiotic tester invented at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad will be commercially developed by a university spin-off company xBITS.
Kailas Wins 2014 Rolex Award For Science & Health
Ms. Neeti Kailas has won the 2014 Young Laureate for Science & Health for her invention of a portable device to screen newborns for hearing impairment.
How Viruses Mimic The Immune System To Evade It
Researchers have determined the structure of a protein that enables cytomegaloviruses to escape detection by the immune system, m04 immunoevasin.
Bypassing Graphene With Polymers
Scientists have synthesized a defect-free graphene-like material using polymers, accelerating the development of cheap and efficient solar cells.
The Unexpected Role Of B Cells In The Thymus
Once assumed only to produce antibodies, B cells have now been shown to also participate in the creation of T regulatory cells.
Finding New Cancer Drugs With Fluorescent Rotors
Scientists have identified 15 potential cancer drug candidates using a novel fluorescent rotor approach.
Tackling Translation To Boost TCM Research
Researchers have published a guideline for the translation of TCM texts, hoping to spur greater collaboration and standardization across the practice.
NTU Launches Nano & Pico Satellites
Designed and built by students and researchers at NTU, the satellites VELOX-I and VELOX-PIII are now orbiting 650 km above the Earth.