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The Two Stages Of Brain Recovery

The recovery of motor function after brain damage involves different parts of the brain at different stages, scientists say.

Explaining Singapore’s TB Rates

Rather than foreign transmission or the concomitant rise of HIV, tuberculosis rates in Singapore appear to be driven by an aging population.

Distinguishing Between Active And Latent TB

A panel of cytokines and chemokines could act as a marker that accurately distinguishes active from latent TB infections.

The Scent Of Anxiety

The combination of two chemicals that are simultaneously sensed by different olfactory systems makes rats respond with anxiety.

Putting Severed Nerves Back Together Again

A study in roundworms has uncovered the pathway required for the joining of severed nerves, prompting fresh research in regenerative medicine.

Tiny Aluminum Foil Bowls Boost Solar Efficiencies

Aluminum nanobowls have been shown to increase the efficiency of organic solar cells by 28 percent.

How Vitamin C Helps Plants Beat The Sun

Scientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting vitamin C into the chloroplasts of cells, thereby preventing photoinhibition.

Steering A Quantum Path To Improved Internet Security

Although a weaker form of quantum entanglement, quantum steering tolerates greater information loss and facilitates long distance transmissions.

Asia’s Invisible Women Farmers

Technology support for farmers should address the needs of women, who provide more than half of the agricultural labor input in Asia.