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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.

NUCKS Links Obesity To Diabetes

Scientists have identified the molecular link between obesity and diabetes, a transcriptional regulator called NUCKS.

Sanofi & Takeda Partner For Diabetes

The partnership between Sanofi and Takeda aims to raise diabetes awareness and provide educational support for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Genetics Introduces Visual Cue For Palm Oil Ripeness

The introduction of a gene which indicates ripeness will increase the efficiency of palm oil harvesting.

Ice Zero Explains Water’s Mysterious Crystallization

The newly identified type of ice explains how water behaves under supercooled conditions, changing our understanding of ice formation.