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Multigene Sequencing Panel Detects Breast Cancer Early
Rather than testing them one by one, this test spots patients in India with risk of breast and ovarian cancers by using next-generation sequencing for a panel of genes.
Bats Follow Most Efficient Flight Path To Target Multiple Prey
Instead of foraging randomly for food, bats in fact select the most optimal flight route to capture two targets at once.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Surendra Shastri
Cervical cancer is a growing problem in India, but a simple vinegar test could help turn the tides, says Professor Surendra Shastri of the Tata Memorial Hospital.
New Type Of Dinosaur Egg Found In China
Paleontologists in China have found a new species of dinosaur egg, which may represent a more basic type of egg predating the Late Cretaceous period.
Eating Fruit Daily Reduces Risk Of Heart Attacks
A study of half a million people in China has found that just 100 grams of fruit per day can cut the risk of cardiovascular mortality by a third.
Chewing Gum After A Meal Could Help You Manage Your Weight
Chewing food slowly and thoroughly can help burn calories, an effect that can be enhanced by chewing gum after eating.
Simple Paper-Based Test Could Help Prevent Food Poisoning
Researchers have developed a paper-based test that can detect food-borne pathogens within a few minutes.
The Many Twists And Turns Of DNA Supercoils
Controlling the supercoiling of bacterial DNA could be one way to control their gene expression and cell physiology.
Fiddler Crabs Call Each Other’s Bluff During Fights
Crabs adapt their behavior to suit the opponent they are fighting with, depending on whether they still possess their original enlarged claw or a weaker, regrown one.
