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How Bats Carry Viruses But Avoid Getting Sick
Bats tolerate viral infections by dampening inflammation, according to research by an international team of scientists.
26 Fantastic Female Scientists
These 26 female scientists are all movers and shakers in their chosen fields, from mathematics to materials science.
An Eye-Opener On Teen Sleep Patterns And Health
Scientists in Singapore have demonstrated that different sleep patterns produce varying effects on cognitive function and glucose tolerance of adolescent students.
Scientists Decode The Genome Of The Pacific White Shrimp
The Pacific white shrimp's genome spans approximately 1.66 Gb and contains 25,596 protein-coding genes.
Predicting Which Cells Can Take The BiTE Out Of Cancer
Using bispecific T-cell engager technology, or BiTE, researchers in Japan have found that the cancer-killing activity of T-cells in tumors can be estimated from T-cells in the blood.
Taking The Pulse Of Reproductive Disorders
Scientists in Hong Kong and the UK have devised a method to monitor hormone pulse patterns in patients with reproductive disorders.
Scientists Discover New Shrub Species In Myanmar
The flowers of the Agapetes reflexiloba have a distinctive striped pattern and bloom in December.
Onions And Garlic Linked To Lower Bowel Cancer Risk
A research group has found that Chinese who consumed larger amounts of onions and garlic had a lower risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Shaping Palladium Into Nanoscale Butterflies
Researchers in Japan have built butterfly-shaped palladium subnanoclusters in 3D, with potential applications as catalysts and functional materials.