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‘Junk DNA’ Used To Sort Species
Although short, miRNA sequences have been used to sort out phylogenetic relationships.
Common Antiseptic Could Reduce Infant Deaths
Using chlorhexidine to clean the umbilical cord could reduce infant death rates by 12 percent, study says.
Predicting Tsunamis With Supercomputers
Collaborative research between Tohoku University and Fujitsu has produced a faster tsunami prediction model.
Vanuatu Super Storm Shadows UN Disaster Risk Conference
The third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction began on a sober note as news of Cyclone Pam hung over the proceedings.
WuXi To Build Third Cell Therapy Facility
The company's third cell therapy manufacturing facility will focus on chimeric antigen receptor T cells for cancer immunotherapy.
Too Much Fertilizer Could Encourage The Growth Of Harmful Fungi
A study of the rhizophere of sugarcane has shown that high doses of nitrogen fertilizer could upset the balance between harmful and helpful fungi in the soil.
Delivering mRNA To Treat Neurological Diseases
By protecting the mRNA in a nanopolymer, scientists have opened up the possibility of using mRNA for gene therapy.
Superhydrophobic Paint For Self-Cleaning Surfaces
A paint that strongly repels water and yet remains mechanically strong could be used to create the next generation of self-cleaning surfaces.
Flexible Hybrid Films For Longer Lasting Displays
Scientists have developed hybrid films that could be used to make flexible touch screens on electronic devices.
