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Brain Atrophy Linked With Cognitive Decline In Diabetes
Cognitive decline in people with Type 2 Diabetes is likely due to brain atrophy like that seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
NTU Ramps Up 3D Printing With $30 Million Research Center
Soon, life-saving body parts such as corneas, skin and heart tissue may just be a click away, thanks to a new S$30 million 3D printing center in Singapore.
World Heart Federation Urges Global Tobacco Reduction
At the Tobacco End Game conference in New Delhi, The World Heart Federation called on countries worldwide to set a target year to end tobacco use in their populations.
Excess Coffee Toxic To Under-55s, Study
Drinking more than 28 cups of coffee a week or four cups a day may be bad for under-55s, according to a new study.
Premier Li: Education, Science & Technology Can Boost China’s Economy
China will continue to invest in long-term education, science and technology to stabilize and transform the slowing economy, said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Snails, Mussels And Squids Guide Production of Novel Biomaterials
A wide range of biologically inspired materials may now be possible by combining protein studies, materials science and RNA sequencing.
Bees’ Flight Secrets Revealed
Researchers in Australia have found that bees use their antennae as well as their eyes to calculate the best position for swift flight.
Biodegradable Vascular Stents That Dissolve And Disappear
Researchers from the United States and China have developed biodegradable magnesium alloy stents for the treatment of hardening arteries.
Codeine May Increase Sensitivity To Pain
Large and frequent doses of the pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, according to a new study.