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World’s First Mice Born To Same-Sex Parents
Chinese scientists have created mouse pups with same-sex parents using haploid embryonic stem cells and gene editing.
Why Chinese Mums Opt For Cesareans
Antagonistic relations with healthcare providers and fear of pain are reasons for the preference for cesarean delivery among women in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Blockchain’s Big Innovation: Trust
Blockchain boils down to establishing trust among disparate parties, our blockchain newbie learned at SGInnovate’s Blockchain Research and Industry Introduction Workshop.
Getting The Most Out Of Data
Relying on ‘greedy’ algorithms may net short-term gains but investing in machine learning and decision optimization will boost a company’s efficiency over the long haul, said IBM experts.
Public Trust In Vaccines Plummets After Dengvaxia Controversy
Confidence in vaccine safety and efficacy have declined precipitously following the Dengvaxia scandal in 2017.
Low Vitamin D May Raise Risk Of Death In Older Men
Researchers in Thailand reported that vitamin D insufficiency was associated with a 77 percent higher mortality risk among older Thai Men.
US FDA Approves Anti-Epileptic Drug For Kids
Fycompa is now cleared for use in patients four years of age and older with partial-onset seizures.
Deforestation And Hunting Driving Bird Extinction
The combined threats of deforestation and wildlife trade are pushing Southeast Asia bird species to extinction, scientists say.
Climate Change Could Double China’s Drought Losses
Preventing global warming from exceeding 1.5°C would save China tens of billions of dollars, researchers say.
