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How You Meditate Matters

Research shows that Vajrayana meditation can enhance cognitive performance, while Theravada meditation is relaxing.

Spousal Illness Impacts Women More Than Men

A study of elderly Taiwanese couples shows that caring for a sick husband raises the wife's blood sugar levels.

Scientists Discover The Genetic Basis Of Common Childhood Leukemia

Mutually exclusive mutations in the genes RAS and JAK2 account for two-thirds of all acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.

Same Data, Different Conclusion

A statistical re-analysis has led scientists to conclude that mice are a suitable model organism for studying human inflammatory conditions afterall.

Urine, From Waste To Fertilizer

With its high nutrient content, urine could replace our dwindling supply of mineral fertilizer, researchers say.

Threefold Surge In Drinking Among Indian Teens

A study shows that 74 percent of Indian men born between 1981-85 started drinking in their teens.

Climate Change Could Undermine Food Security

Taking into account the effects of both climate change and air pollution, researchers predict that the resulting fall in global food production will cause a 30 percent increase in undernourishment.

Agreen Acquisition Enhances CBMG’s T-Cell Portfolio

China's Cellular Biomedicine Group acquires Agreen for US$3.38 million in cash in addition to stock units.

New Risk Factor For Leukopenia In Asians Identified

A genetic variant of the NUDT15 gene could be used to screen Asian populations for sensitivity to thiopurine drugs.