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Evidence For New Nuclear Magic Number
Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have provided evidence for a new nuclear magic number in the unstable and radioactive calcium isotope 54Ca.
Scientists Discover Gene Linked To Fatal Drug Allergy
Researchers have discovered that a gene allele known as HLA-B*13:01 could cause a severe drug reaction to dapsone, commonly prescribed for the treatment of leprosy.
Leukemia Drug In Australian And US Trial
A drug targeting a leukemic stem cell marker discovered by researchers in Australia is currently undergoing clinical trials.
A*STAR, NUS Launch S$148m Center For Nutrition Research
NUS and A*STAR have launched the S$148 million Singapore Center for Nutritional Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Human Development.
Fukushima Radioactive Plume To Reach US In 2014
The radioactive ocean plume from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster will reach the US in 2014, according to a study.
First Ever Global Index To Measure Wellbeing Of Older People
HelpAge International and University of Southampton professor Asghar Zaidi have developed an index to measure the wellbeing of older people.
Learning Dialects Changes How The Brain Processes Language
Standard Japanese words activate different brain regions in native Japanese speakers, depending on whether they speak a regional dialect.
Leaves Of Gold: Researchers Find Gold Growing On Eucalyptus Trees
Researchers in Australia have detected gold particles in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees, a sign that indicates the presence of deeply buried gold deposits nearby.
Your Five-Year-Old Knows More About Cigarettes Than You Think
A new study from the Institute for Global Tobacco Control shows the wide reach of global tobacco marketing among children aged five and six.