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7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014

From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!

Complex Jujube Genome Successfully Sequenced

The sequencing of the jujube genome could lead to a better understanding of the genetic basis of its resistance to high salinity, drought and alkaline conditions.

Fruit Fly Lights Up Brain Wiring

A study in flies shows that alternative splicing could be one explanation for the complexity of the brain.

Four Fruit Flies One And The Same

Recognizing that four pests are actually a single species could lead to better international cooperation, quarantine measures, and ultimately, food security.

Tiny, Rare Frogs Breed In Bamboo

Scientists have uncovered an unusual reproductive strategy in frogs: laying their eggs inside live bamboo plants.

Hitches In Bangladesh’s S&T Drive

Bangladesh is investing heavily in science and technology as part of the Vision 2021 scheme, but critics say much more is needed.

Jiro Tsuji Awarded 2014 Tetrahedron Prize

The 2014 Tetrahedron Prize goes to "two of the most creative and influential synthetic organic chemists of our time", Professors Jiro Tsuji and Barry Trost.

Finding The Sweet Spot Between Biology & Bioinformatics

Not many biologists are fully at home with bioinformatics, but an understanding of it could make all the difference for fighting disease outbreaks.

Arrested Development Because Of Sedimentation

Australian researchers have found that suspended sedimentation in coastal environments prolongs the development of local fish larvae.