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Beards As Badges Of Honor?

In primates, ostentatious markings could serve to make males more attractive to females and more intimidating to other males.

Asian Medical Plants Face Extinction Risk

The loss of Asia's biodiversity could also mean the loss of future drugs, with natural products the source of more than a third of the drugs available on the market.

The Genes Behind Colorectal Cancer Relapse

Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for metasizing colon cancer based on the patient's genetic profile.

WuXi’s Anti-Arthritis Antibody Accepted For CFDA Review

WuXi MedImmune Biopharmaceutical Co. Limited's anti-IL-6 monoclonal antibody is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Cooling Could Cut Calories In Rice

The starch in rice can be converted to digestion-resistant forms by simply changing the cooking method, scientists say.

Sequencing DNA With Graphene

High speed, label-free DNA sequencing could soon be possible with the help of graphene.

Tohoku Earthquake Released 7,000 Tons Of Greenhouse Gases

Actual measurements of halocarbon emissions suggest that government reports have underestimated the levels of gases released by the 2011 earthquake.

Micro Satellites Packed With High Speed Functions

The Hodoyoshi-4 micro satellite can transmit information at speeds of up to 348 megabits per second.

India Joins The Sat Nav Club

The Indian satellite navigation system will serve aviation, positioning, navigation and timing needs in South Asia.