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Ten Million Genes Of Human Microbiome Sequenced
A close-to-complete catalog of the human microbiome, spanning nearly ten million genes, has been released.
Shorter Sleep, Faster Aging
The less an elderly person sleeps each day, the greater their decline in cognitive function, study shows.
Death Of Aged Olfactory Neurons Reversed
Scientists were able to prevent the death of olfactory neurons in aging flies, thereby restoring innate food attraction behavior.
CSI Launches Singapore’s First Breast Cancer Cell Bank
The Breast Cancer Cell Bank will help to identify new drugs and enhance treatment options for breast cancer patients.
Controlling Fluids At The Nanoscale
Scientists have modeled a method of controlling the direction of fluid flow at the nanoscale without the use of mechanical pumps or electrodes.
Stronger Materials Based On Squid Suckers
Squid suckerins, proteins which form razor-sharp teeth in cephalopds, could be used to design new strong and malleable biomaterials.
Boosting Medical Education & Research In Timor-Leste
In order to meet the needs of the people in Timor-Leste, an increased investment in health, particularly evidence-based medicine, is greatly needed.
Lead Poisoning Linked To Behavioral Problems
A study of 1,341 preschoolers in China has shown that an average blood lead level as low as 6.4 μg/dL can result in behavioral problems.
Japanese Artists Used Nanometer-Thin Gold Leaf
X-ray fluorescence shows that ancient Japanese artists worked with delicate nanometer-thin gold leaf.