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Fatty Acid Transport Proteins Linked To Schizophrenia & Autism

Mutations in fatty acid binding proteins resulting in disrupted lipid transport to the brain could be the common factor underlying both schizophrenia and autism.

GWAS Uncovers The Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia

The results of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) suggest that the immune system might be involved in schizophrenia.

PandaX And The Search For Dark Matter

China joins the search for dark matter with PandaX, a large liquid-xenon detector located deep underground in the China Jin-Ping Underground Laboratory.

How Fussy Pandas Maintain A Balanced Bamboo Diet

A study of six pandas over six years shows that they migrate in order to switch between bamboo species which provide them with different nutrients required for successful breeding.

Captive Pandas Have Good Genes

Pandas kept in captivity have good levels of genetic diversity, making it unnecessary to capture more pandas from the wild.

Students Build World’s Fastest Electric Car

Sunswift's eVe has taken the title of world's fastest electric car, travelling at more than 100 km/h over 500 km on a single battery charge.

Renewables Ready To Supply All Australia’s Electricity

Professor Mark Diesendorf argues that relying fully on renewable energy is not only feasible but also cost competitive.

East Asian-Specific Breast Cancer Genes Found

Scientists have pinpointed three genetic regions associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in East Asians.

A Microbial Census Of A Sake Brewery

An understanding of the microbial communities involved at each stage of sake production could lead to safer and more consistent brewing methods.