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Device Makes Mitral Valve Replacement More Simple
The VeloX prosthetic heart valve could make valve replacement more accessible to patients with multiple co-morbidities.
Substitute Out Sedentary Activities To Avoid An Early Death
Even sleeping is better than vegging out in front of the TV if you are sleep deprived, scientists say.
Fuse Links Keep Hydrogels Strong & Tough
Mechanical fuse links that break when the gel is subjected to force help to prevent the breakage of the overall gel structure.
The Youngest Schoolkids In Each Cohort Face Increased Suicide Rates
The disadvantage of being younger than your peers upon entry into school could translate to a higher suicide rate, study suggests.
Teasing Out The Differences Between Breast Fibroepithelial Tumors
Researchers have mapped the genetic landscape of two distinct forms of fibroepithelial tumors, paving the way for more targeted screening and treatment.
Gender Stereotypes Affect Math Performance
A study in Singaporean primary school children has shown that the perception that boys are better at mathematics affects how girls perform in the subject.
Supercritical Fluids Help Stabilize Quantum Dot Formation
Supercritical CO2, which is also used to decaffeinate coffee, has been used to stabilize the formation of quantum dots.
NUS Launches US$18 Million Program In Synthetic Biology
The NUS Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI) hopes to position Singapore as one of the leading synthetic biology hubs of the world.
Crucial Hurdle In Quantum Computing Overcome
For the first time, researchers have built the basic building block of a quantum computer—a two-qubit logic gate—and have done so using existing silicon technology.
