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Shimon Sakaguchi Wins 2017 Crafoord Prize
For his pioneering work in immune regulation, Professor Shimon Sakaguchi has been recognized with the 2017 Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis.
Simply Being Near A Phone Found To Be Distracting
Just having a mobile phone nearby can affect your cognitive ability, especially if you seldom use the internet.
Dengue-Destroying Bacteria Can’t Take The Heat
A strain of Wolbachia bacteria being used for dengue control efforts around the world has turned out to be sensitive to high temperatures.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Naoko Yamazaki
Naoko Yamazaki became the second Japanese woman to go to space in 2010, and hopes to one day return.
Cesarean Rate In China Not As High As Previously Thought
Research shows that cesarian delivery rate in China is lower than the World Health Organization's estimate.
A Single Traumatic Incident Could Change The Brain’s Architecture
A single traumatic experience can cause changes to the amygdala in rats, resulting in behavior similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
How Do Microbes Respond To Climate Change?
How well a microbial community responds to climate change depends on the amount of nutrients available in the ecosystem, researchers say.
Cities Are An Unexpected Refuge For Endangered Species
The trafficking of wild animals like the yellow crested cockatoo could sometimes help them thrive in places where they are introduced.
Five New Species Of Snout Moths Identified
The discovery of five new species brings the total number of snout moth species in China to ten.
