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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.
Climate Change Models Spot On, Scientists Say
Although global warming appears to have slowed down in the last 15 years, scientists say that model projections are accurate, once the El Niño-La Niña oscillation is accounted for.
