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Five New Armored Spiders Discovered in China
Five new armored spiders have been discovered in the caves of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Climate Change Aided Genghis Khan’s Empire
Unusual climate conditions favored the advance of Mongolian military power in the time of Genghis Khan, scientists say.
Heart Attack Drug Bypasses Side-Effects
Scientists have improved the specificity of heart attack drugs such that they no longer cause heart stoppage.
The Brain’s Inability To Change Linked To Chronic Pain
A study of patients with chronic headaches suggests that pain is linked with the brain's ability to change with use.
Pain Relief From Snail Venom
A new form of pain relief derived from snail venom is 100 times more potent than existing drugs and avoids addiction, scientists say.
Drugs For Aches & Pains Could Fight Superbugs, Study
Scientists have found that commonly used anti-inflammation drugs could also be used as antibiotics.
US$12 Million In Grants Awarded For Neglected Diseases
Japan's Global Health Initiative Technology Fund has committed US$12 million in grants for neglected diseases and a potential tuberculosis vaccine.
Molecular Methods To Track Super-Resistant Gonorrhea
Scientists say that their new molecular approach will enhance the ability to track and contain the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhea.
Critical Role Of Gene In Brain Development
Scientists have identified a gene responsible for early brain development that has been implicated in intellectual disability.