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Gene Variation Could Protect Against ‘Chemobrain’

A genetic variation in the BNDF gene affects whether women undergoing chemotherapy experience the side effect of cognitive impairment.

Oil And Water For Low-Cost Gene Delivery

Using droplets of oil for electroporation allows researchers to introduce foreign material into as few as 1,000 cells.

ALMA Spots Monstrous Baby Galaxies Cradled In Dark Matter

By detecting submillimeter wavelength radiowaves, astronomners have identified three monstrous galaxies in a web of dark matter.

Pesticide In Milk Associated With Parkinson’s Disease

Exposure to a pineapple pesticide via milk intake has been linked to an increased incidence of Parkinson's in Japanese men.

Toxoplasma Parasites ‘Carbo-Load’ To Stay Dormant

The Toxoplasma parasite builds up a large stockpile of starch to help it establish a chronic infection, researchers say.

UK And Chinese Scientists Join Forces To Combat Air Pollution

£5.5 million has been set aside for five four-year projects to study air pollution in Chinese megacities.

​Singapore And China Universities Strengthen Ties

Three pairs of Chinese and Singaporean universities have launched new joint programs in celebration of 25 years of Sino-Singapore ties.

Thermally-Durable All-Solid-State Lithium Ion Battery On Its Way

Researchers have developed a solid-state lithium ion battery that can operate at temperatures as high as 150°C.

The Triceratops Gets A New ‘Ornamental Faced’ Cousin

The spaniel-sized Hualianceratops wucaiwanensis was discovered in China's Xinjiang province.