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BioLight Eyes Chinese Glaucoma Market, Raises US$5.5 Million
Israeli investment group BioLight has raised US$5.5 million and plans to move into the world's largest glaucoma market, China.
Scientists Recommend Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Non-invasive prenatal testing is set to become the primary screening method for chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy, says a new report.
Half Of Japanese Town Suffers From PTSD
Researchers found that eating right, exercising and going to work helped people in the town of Hirono to cope in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
Early Sexual Experience Associated With Risky Behaviors
A Taiwanese study sheds light on how sex in teenage years can influence emotions and behavior of Asian youngsters.
Color Changes In Clay Indicate Soil Stability
Scientists have found that soil-atmosphere interactions result in modifications of soil micro-structure, and that this is accompanied by a color change.
Zebrafish Gills Could Explain Human Kidney Function
A study shows how the insights gained from zebrafish research could potentially impact the study of human kidney function.
Don’t Throw Out Your Garlic Sprouts
Sprouted garlic contains many antioxidants that may boost the immune system and promote a healthy heart, according to a study.
Faulty ‘Reality Testing’ Leads To Dreams, Déjà Vu And Delusions
An academic suggests that several mental conditions have the same underlying cause, that of faulty 'reality testing'.
SuperAmma Successfully Changes Handwashing Behavior
Researchers find that appealing to emotions rather than facts can result in significant, long-lasting improvements in people’s handwashing behavior.