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Can Conservation Genomics Bring Birds Back From The Brink?

The genetic profile of the almost-extinct Crested Ibis could aid conservation efforts for other species.

RIKEN & U Hasanuddin To Collaborate On Rice Research

The MoU between the RIKEN Nishina Center and Universitas Hasanuddin will focus on developing new breeds of Indonesian rice.

How Cotton Fiber Growth Is Regulated

Silencing of the gene GhHOX3 dramatically reduces cotton fiber length, whereas its overexpression leads to longer fibers.

Old Diabetes Drug Takes On New Target

Scientists have found that the drug metformin can indirectly boost existing TB therapy while avoiding drug resistance.

Engineering Cyanobacteria For Higher Yields

Scientists have engineered a cyanobacteria mutant that can produce higher amounts of glucosylglycerol.

Reclusive Cockroach Species Found In China

Scientists have discovered two new representatives of the poorly understood Panesthia genus of wood-eating cockroaches in China.

IBS Names Three New Research Directors

Serjeg Flach, Myung Kyungjae and Cho Minhaeng have been selected as research directors for IBS' new research centers.

Reducing Anxiety With Brain Stimulation

Just 20 minutes of brain stimulation could help reduce the unhelpful patterns of attention associated with high levels of anxiety, study says.

A*STAR & GE Healthcare Collaborate On Med Tech

The five-year research collaboration between A*STAR and GE Healthcare will focus on patient monitoring, CT and MRI technology.