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Coffee May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Growth, Scientists Find
Kahweol acetate and cafestol found in coffee may slow down the progression of prostate cancer, say researchers in Japan.
Tiny Ultrasound Device Stimulates Mouse’s Brain
Using a lightweight capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer, researchers in South Korea were able to noninvasively stimulate the mouse brain to a depth of three to four millimeters.
Industrial-Scale Aquaculture Intensifies Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Researchers in China, South Korea and the UK have demonstrated that the rapid increase in aquaculture activities is associated with elevated greenhouse gas emissions.
How Blood Stem Cells Renew And Differentiate
Scientists in Japan have revealed how the enzyme ragnase-1 is required for the normal production of blood cells in the body.
New Species of Frog In India Belongs To Ancient Lineage
The last common ancestor of the starry dwarf frog may have existed tens of millions of years ago, say researchers in India and the US.
Solving The Structure Of The Antibody-HLA Protein Complex
A research group in Singapore has mapped out the structure of the antibody-human leukocyte antigen complex at 2.4 angstrom resolution.
Mushrooms May Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Scientists Find
A research group in Singapore has found that seniors who included mushrooms in their diet had a 50 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment.
Fabricating Silky Electronics On Demand
Using photolithography instead of solvents, scientists in South Korea are now able to integrate silk fibroins with microelectronic components.
Why The Japanese Are More Susceptible To ILD Than Europeans
A study led by Japanese researchers has revealed that a variant of the gene encoding mucin 5b is linked to heightened vulnerability to interstitial lung disease among the Japanese compared to Europeans.