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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.
Caspase-2 May Be Important In Suppressing Lymphoma
Researchers have found that a specific gene plays an important role in suppressing lymphoma, a type of blood cell cancer.
Study Reveals Two Types Of Langerhans Cells
Scientists have revealed that Langerhans cells consist of two cell types, a finding that may be important in the design of drugs against infections and cancer.
Scientists Develop IC Chip For Direct Recording Of Brain Activity
Scientists have developed an integrated circuit chip with record-low power consumption for direct recording of brain activity.
Singapore-Japanese Tie-Up On Biotech Innovation
A Japanese-Singapore collaboration will focus on the R&D and commercialization of novel clinical approaches for diseases relevant to the Asian population.
People Who Flush After Drinking Face Greater Hypertension Risk
Researchers have found that people who flush after drinking alcohol are at a higher risk for drinking-related hypertension compared to non-flushers.