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Kibo The Robot Chats With JAXA Astronaut In Outer Space
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata and Kirobo the robot have conducted the first conversation between a human and a robot in outer space.
Researchers Find Potential Target For Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Researchers have identified Neurexin2 as a novel target to treat neurodegeneration in spinal muscular atrophy patients.
Yin Yang Mutation Linked To Insulinoma
Chinese researchers have linked recurrent mutations in the Yin Yang 1 (YY1) gene to insulinoma oncogenesis.
NTU Hosts Bone Tissue Engineering Congress In Singapore
Clinicians, scientists and engineers gathered at the Bone-tec conference in Singapore to discuss the latest in bone tissue engineering.
Scientists Discover Potential Malarial Vaccine
Scientists have discovered a key process during the invasion by the malaria parasite and a way to block it.
Researchers Diagnose Autism In 12-Month-Old Babies
Researchers have tested more than 10,000 babies in China, some as young as 12-months-old, for autism.
Vapourtec, Nanjing University To Build Chemistry Research Lab In China
Vapourtec and Nanjing University of Technology have agreed to establish a flow chemistry research lab in China.
Sihuan Pharma, To-BBB Develop Brain Drug Delivery Technology
Sihuan Pharmaceutical has signed an agreement with to-BBB to combine drug compounds and brain drug delivery technology for a research study.
Baby Boys Prefer Dolls To Trucks
Infants of both sexes are most interested in objects with faces, contrary to common belief that boys prefer more “macho” vehicle and construction toys.