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EMAS Initiative Improves Obstetric Care In Indonesia
A large-scale US-led initiative is linked to reductions in maternal and newborn deaths in Indonesia, according to researchers in the US.
Mother’s Dengue Exposure Worsens Impact Of Zika Virus On Fetus
Antibodies against the dengue virus can promote the transmission of the Zika virus from mother to fetus, resulting in more severe brain damage, say researchers in Singapore.
Endangered Eels Found Using eDNA
Based on DNA shed by organisms into the environment, scientists in Japan have found a way to measure the distribution of endangered eel species in Japan.
An Invisibility Cloak Based On Kevlar Fibers
Scientists in China have devised an aerogel that can hide a hot object from infrared detection.
A Tool To Validate The Safety Of Gene Editing Systems
A China-led research collaboration has resulted in a technique to identify single nucleotide variations, insertions and deletions potentially introduced by gene editors like CRISPR-Cas9.
Agent Orange Contamination Persists In Vietnam, Study Shows
Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute the environment in Vietnam, say researchers in the US.
Tracking The Spread Of Cassava Mosaic Virus
The Sri Lankan cassava mosaic virus threatens 3.5 million hectares of crops in Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for disease-resistant varieties, say researchers.
Titanium Oxide Improves Perovskite Solar Cell Performance
By layering two different mineral forms of titanium oxide on perovskite, scientists in Japan have improved the efficiency of pervoskite-based solar cells by almost 17 percent.
Finding The Cause Of Muscle Loss In Diabetes
Using mouse models of diabetes, scientists have identified the proteins WWP1 and KLF15 as key players in muscle loss under diabetic conditions.