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How Golden Staph Breaks Down Our Immune Defenses
A new study shows how golden staph identifies key immune cells and 'nukes' our body's immune response when it enters our skin.
More Sex = Longer Lives… In Fruit Flies
Male fruit flies with fewer opportunities to mate had serious health conditions and aged faster, according to a study.
5 Must-Read Stories In November 2013
Here are five must-read stories from our November 2013 magazine.
Tiny Lasers Lead To Faster, Lighter Electronics
Researchers have successfully made the first room temperature lasers from gallium arsenide nanowires.
Smoking Increases Risk Of Nasopharyngeal Cancer Relapse
Survivors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma who are former or current smokers are more likely to have their disease progress, relapse, or spread, according to a study.
Study: China Should Consider National Flu Vaccination Plan
Scientists suggest that China should tailor its influenza vaccination strategies to account for its three distinct flu regions.
Long-Term Oral Contraceptive Use Increases Glaucoma Risk Two-Fold
A research study has found that women who have taken oral contraceptives for three or more years are twice as likely to suffer from glaucoma.
Community-Based Program Decreased Sodium Intake In Rural China
People in rural northern China reduced their salt intake after participating in a community-based sodium reduction program.
‘Magic Numbers’ Disappear From Neutron-Rich Magnesium Isotopes
Researchers have demonstrated that the magic numbers 20 and 28 disappear from all neutron-rich magnesium isotopes.