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Fatty Acid Produced By Gut Bacteria Helps Immune System Mature
New research from the RIKEN in Japan has shed light on the role of gut bacteria on the maturation of the immune system.
RUNX3 Gene Is First Line Of Defense Against Lung Cancer, Study
RUNX3 is likely to be a key and critical component of the body’s first line of defense against lung cancer development, according to a study.
New Australia-Indonesia Center To Foster Stronger Ties
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Indonesian Vice President Dr. Boediono have launched a new Australia-Indonesia Center based at Monash University.
Mode Of Action Of Plerixafor Unraveled
Scientists have discovered the exact mode of action by plerixafor, a drug commonly prescribed to stimulate immune responses in patients suffering from neutropenia.
Australia-India PhD Program To Provide 16 Scholarships
A new PhD program has been launched in India to provide budding researchers in Australia and India with academic supervision and support.
Kids + Video Games = Good For Mental Health?
Video games can be good for your children's mental health and could help you build stronger relationships with your children, says a study.
ARX Gene Linked To Common Intellectual Disability
Researchers have discovered that a genetic mutation leads to a commonly inherited intellectual disability due to a reduction in certain proteins in the brain.
A Gene Variant That Makes Sorghum Easier To Digest
Scientists have identified a sorghum gene variant that could lead to more digestible feedstock and much-improved nutrition for some of the world’s poorest nations.
MicroRNA Acts As Genetic Switch For Breast Cancer Spread
Queensland scientists have identified a genetic “switch” that indicates whether a woman’s breast cancer will spread.