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Newly Discovered Wasp Uses Dead Ants To Protect Nest
The 'Bone-house Wasp' uses the scent of dead ants to deter parasitic invaders, study shows.
Antivirals Reduce Liver Disease Risk
Two independent studies show that treating hepatitis B early with antiviral drugs can reduce the risk of developing liver disease.
Biocon’s Mazumdar-Shaw Awarded 2014 Global Economy Prize
Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Indian biopharmaceutical Biocon, has been awared the 2014 Global Economy Prize at the Kiel Institute's 100th anniversary celebrations.
KAIST Researchers Invent Self-Powered Pacemaker
The self-powered heart pacemaker could reduce the need for repeated surgery to replace batteries.
Scientists Develop Vaccine Against Top Bacterial Killer
The vaccine against Group A Streptococcus bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease and heart damage is now in pre-clinical trials.
Tracking Environmental Lead Levels With Coral
In the absence of monitoring data, scientists have turned to corals to determine the level of lead circulating in the Indian Ocean.
Feeder-Free Stem Cells With CCL2
Stem cells are now one step closer to the clinic, thanks to the development of feeder-free culture methods using the chemokine CCL2.
Ghost Imaging To Improve Security
More commonly applied to image reconstruction, scientists have now used ghost imaging to make data storage and transmission more secure.
Poor Nutrition Linked To Chronic Diseases
Research shows that consuming fruits and vegetables, especially whole grains, can protect against the development of chronic diseases.