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IBM’s Watson Detected Rare Leukemia In Just 10 Minutes

The supercomputer swiftly cross-referenced a patient’s genetic data to make a diagnosis that would have taken a human doctor weeks.

8 Everyday Words That Mean Something Different To Scientists

As a scientist, you wouldn’t want to be eating the kinds of sandwiches you find in the lab!

A Scientist’s Ultimate Wish List

Ever found yourself in the lab wishing you had an extra pair of arms or a lab cupboard that magically replenishes the chemicals you need? You’re not the only one!

Bristol-Myers Squibb Reacquires Rights To ASLAN Drug

Bristol-Myers Squibb will be reacquiring the rights to ASLAN002, a gastric and breast cancer drug, for several APAC markets.

Oxford BioDynamics To Conduct ALS Biomarker Program In Malaysia

The Penang subsidiary of Oxford BioDynamics will work towards developing diagnostic tests for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

When The Boss Is In, Everyone Plays Nice: Study

Concern over a person's reputation in the eyes of an authority figure, like a village elder, may encourage cooperation with others, a study shows.

How Improve Genomic Analysis? Attach Some Sequins

Called sequins, these synthetic human genome sequences can help researchers optimize how gene sequencing is carried out.

Putting The Pressure On Platinum To Synthesize Superconductors

Researchers have synthesized a superconducting material out of platinum, which was previously thought to be unsuitable for superconductivity.

Vibrating Tool Add-On Allows Surgeons To ‘Feel’ What They Can’t Touch

A small vibrating device added to surgical tools may help improve the ability of the surgeon to sense details and textures of a patient's internal organs and tissues.