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Detecting Breast Cancer With Pressure-Sensitive Gloves

This pressure sensor can maintain accuracy even when bent over a radius of 80 micrometers—twice the width of a human hair.

Scientists Identify New Gene Regions That Increase Risk Of Lupus

Ten new gene regions that confer increased susceptibility to lupus have been identified in Asians.

Nanoparticle-Delivered mRNA Suppressed Osteoarthritis In Mice

Injecting transcription factor mRNA into joints could be a novel way to treat osteoarthritis in the future.

Tumor Suppressor Protein May Play Key Role In Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis

A tumor suppressor protein called von Hippel Lindau may play a key role in the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

7 Must-Read Stories In January 2016

The Periodic Table has a new addition and there exists a black hole that dwarfs our sun, as scientists in Asia discovered in January 2016.

New Triceratop-Like Dinosaur Discovered In China

Paleontologists have found the fossil of triceratop's relative in China's Shandong Province.

Star Clusters ‘Adopt’ Baby Stars Instead Of Bearing Their Own

Astronomers have found evidence for a 1952 theory that globular clusters ‘adopt’ baby stars instead of creating more biological star ‘children.’

Chemical Analysis Software To Improve Toxicity Testing

An automated cellular imaging platform accurately predicts the toxicity of chemical compounds—paving the way toward safer products.

Nanocrystallized ‘Glass’ Could Shield Spacecraft From UV Radiation

This nanocrystallized glass effectively absorbs UV rays and can withstand radiation for long periods of time.