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Making Cells Go Viral For Vaccine Research
Scientists in Japan have devised a method to produce multiple genotypes of noroviruses in the lab, paving the way for better vaccines.
Fewer Cells But Greater Precision
A research group in Japan has developed a technique to perform epigenomic profiling with much fewer cells than existing methods.
Making Vaccines About Science, Not Politics
In the wake of political turmoil and widespread misinformation around Dengvaxia in the Philippines, public confidence in vaccines has plummeted sharply, says a new study. What can be done to hold back the slide?
‘Magic Soil’ Turns The Tide Against Algal Blooms
Chinese researchers have modified clay to inhibit algal blooms that threaten Chile’s aquaculture stock.
Mom, Is That You?
A research group in Japan has found that babies are only able to recognize the side view of faces after six months of age.
Write With Heat, Cool And Repeat
Chinese researchers have developed paper that can be written or drawn on using heat, then returned to a blank slate by cooling.
AI Automatically Sorts Cancer Cells
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can automatically differentiate between different types of cancer cells and their sensitivity to radiotherapy.
Analyzing Gene Trees With Ease
Scientists in Japan have developed a web-based tool capable of inferring gene function, estimating gene trees and identifying sets of ancestral genes in minutes.
Getting A Glimpse Of The Far Side Of The Moon
China has launched the Chang’e-4 lunar probe which will go where no other lunar mission has gone before—the far side of the moon.
