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Revealing The Demon Starfish’s Weakness Through Its Genes
The genome of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish is helping scientists develop ways to control the reef-wrecking predator.
Scientists Uncover New Antiviral Defense Mechanism In Rice
Chinese researchers have revealed a new antiviral mechanism in rice, a discovery that could boost control against viral epidemics and guarantee food security.
How The ‘Longevity Gene’ Gets By With A Little Help From Its Friends
Researchers have identified a region in SIRT1 that controls how it binds to other proteins and thereby affects downstream metabolic pathways.
Not A Muscle But Still On The Move
Even non-muscle cells require motor proteins to pull against their surroundings and fight their way through often sticky environments, researchers say.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2017
Science in Asia is on the move, from gene editing to particle physics and even robotic turtles.
The Silly Side Of Science
Sometimes, science can be outright silly—and scientists love it when that happens.
Lego Inspires The Design Of Modular Metamaterials
A modular approach to building metamaterials has enabled scientists to make cloaking materials in a simple way.
AMD Affects Visual Function Differently Across Ethnicities
Unlike Malays and Chinese, Indians with age-related macular degeneration do not experience as severe a loss in visual function.
T-CiRA & RIKEN To Tackle Rare Disease With iPS Cells
CiRA of Kyoto University, Takeda and RIKEN are collaborating to discover a drug for a rare genetic disorder called NGLY1 deficiency.
