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Dragonflies See Things Using On-Off Switches In Their Brains
Researchers have discovered a novel and complex visual circuit in a dragonfly's brain that could one day help to improve vision systems for robots.
Scientists Find Link Between Aristolochic Acid And Liver Cancer
A joint Singapore-Taiwan research has revealed a link between aristolochic acid (AA) and liver cancer.
Japanese Unis Dominate Shanghai Jiao Tong A-Pac Rankings
Japanese universities continue to dominate the Asia-Pacific region in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Drinking Caffeine (In Moderation!) May Support A Healthy Liver
To all the caffeine lovers of the world, researchers at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School may have some good news for you.
Fossil Of History’s Most Successful Mammal Unearthed In China
A 160 million-year-old fossil in China is helping to explain how multituberculates evolved to become history's most successful mammals.
Aggressive Tumors Help Prepare Distant Organs For Cancer Spread
Researchers have identified key signaling molecules that are part of the advance teams that tumors form to ready the lung for cancer spread.
Genetic Root Of Chronic Mountain Sickness Uncovered
Scientists have identified genetic mutations associated with chronic mountain sickness, or Monge's disease, in Andean individuals.
Scientists Trace Effect Of Caste System On Indian Population Genetics
Scientists have found genetic evidence that modern-day India is the result of recent population mixture among divergent demographic groups.
iPhone Device Detects Heart Rhythm Problems And Prevents Stroke
Researchers in Australia have developed an iPhone case and app that can be used to detect heart rhythm problems, thus preventing strokes.