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Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Lessons From Nepal

Research on dengue and malaria in Nepal could have implications for other mountainous regions affected by climate change.

Malaysia Joins Global STEM Alliance

The Global STEM Alliance has been formed to help emerging economies get a leg up in scientific education.

Understanding The Genetics Of Breast Cancer

Australian researchers have unearthed insights into the genetic mechanisms that cause breast cancer.

A Novel Gene Behind Spinocerebellar Ataxia

The discovery of the SCA40 mutation could lead to new therapies for spinocerebellar ataxia, a disease for which there is currently no effective treatment.

Got Celiac Disease? Have Some Hookworms!

Hookworms could help celiac disease patients increase their tolerance to gluten, study shows.

World’s First Superheavy Carbon Compounds Synthesized

The synthesis of seaborgium hexacarbonyl could help superheavy elements find in their place in the periodic table.

Gloss Or Not? How Monkeys Tell The Difference

How glossy a surface is can be defined by three parameters that are recognized in specific parts of the temporal context, scientists say.

How Plague Remodels The Lymph Nodes

The ancient scourge of bubonic plague has provided researchers with new insights on how the body responds to infections.

Mead Johnson Opens US$325 Million Facility In Singapore

Seeking to stay close to the growing Asian pediatric nutrition market, Mead Johnson opens a new manufacturing and research facility in Singapore.