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HSV Babies Disproportionately Born To Young Mums
A 15 year longitudinal population study reveals that babies born with HSV infection are four times more likely to have young mothers below 20 years of age.
Synchrotron Uncovers Nanostructure Of Milk
Scientists say that understanding the nanostructure of milk could lead to the development of vitamin-enhanced milk or even new forms of drug delivery.
Artemether, Guilin Pharma’s First WHO-certified API
Guilin Pharma has received its first WHO product quality certification for the anti-malaria drug Artemether, paving the way for other drugs in its portfolio.
Phthalocyanine Switches For Molecular Memory
Researchers have shown that H2Pc could be used to store molecular memory, based on its ability to tautomerize.
Fish-Eating Spiders Widespread, Study Says
A study of spider predation around the world shows that several spiders prey on fish to supplement their diet of insects, sometimes even fish 4.5 times their body weight.
Difficult Labor In Overweight Women Due To Faulty Switch
The ion channel hERG, found to control contractions during labor, is dysregulated in obese women, possibly explaining the pregnancy complications associated with high BMI.
Most Influential Scientific Minds: 2 From Asia Make Top 15
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University and the Harbin Institute of Technology have made it to this year's list of most influential scientists by Thomson Reuters.
New Wolf Snake Discovered In Cambodia
The eighth new snake to be discovered in the Cardamom Mountains of Phnom Penh, Lycodon zoosvictoriae has a unique coloration that allows it to blend in seamlessly with its environment.
Insomnia Proteins Now Linked To Osteoporosis
Orexin proteins, being developed to treat patients with insomnia, could also be helpful in treating osteoporosis, scientists say.