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Agilent & SNU To Launch Drug Development Center
Agilent Technologies collaborates with the Seoul National University on a new drug development center to be housed in the university's college of pharmacy.
Scientists Uncover How EBV Hides
A new study has shown that the Epstein-Barr virus flies below the immune system's radar by restricting the production of the protein EBNA1.
High CO2 Reduces Nutritional Value Of Key Crops
Researchers have found that the elevated carbon dioxide levels of 2050 could lead to lower levels of micronutrients and protein in staple crops.
New Alzheimer’s Drugs Developed By Eisai & Biogen Idec
Eisai and Biogen Idec are developing two new Alzheimer's drugs at Phase II clinical trials, E2609 and BAN2401.
Ants Confused By Strong Smells
The presence of perfume can alter ants' social behavior, causing them to brush antennae more frequently.
Nepal And China Set Up Geography Research Center
The Sino-Nepal Joint Research Center for Geography will study the ecology and environment of the southern and northern slopes of the Himalayas.
Newly Discovered Plant Stores Nickel In Leaves
Able to store up to 18,000 ppm of nickel in its leaves, Rinorea niccolifera might be useful for removing heavy metals in contaminated soil.
Diamonds On Demand, For Research
Researchers in Australia now have the ability to fabricate ultra high-purity diamonds at the new Diamond Deposition Suite.
Rice Or Wheat? Crop Choice Could Influence Collectivism
Scientists suggest that growing the more labor-intensive crop of rice has led Southern Chinese to be more collectivist than their Northern wheat-growing counterparts.