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Mysterious Dance Of Dwarfs Forces Cosmic Rethink
The discovery that dwarf galaxies cluster around larger galaxies in orderly discs challenges the current understanding of physical laws.
520 Million Year Old Brain Fossil Found
The well-preserved fossil of the predator Lyrarapax unguispinus shows that they had much simpler brains than their prey.
Gut Immunity Is A Two Way Street
A study shows that immune cells actively maintain a healthy gut microbiota, challenging the assumption that gut immunity is purely reactive.
Andrew Nee Awarded 2014 SME Gold Medal
In recognition for his contributions to manufacturing technologies, NUS Professor Andrew Nee has been awarded the 2014 SME Gold Medal.
New Edible Catfish Discovered In North Queensland
A genetic analysis reveals that a commonly caught eel-tailed catfish is actually a distinct new species.
Decoding Dengue’s RNA Defense
Scientists have uncovered the pathway that the dengue virus-2 uses to evade the immune response.
Clean Water Cheaply & Safely
Scientists have developed a cost-effective water disinfection device that can run safely on low-input voltage batteries.
Asian Liver Fluke Genome Sequenced
The genome of the Asian liver fluke, a parasite that can cause bile duct cancer and infects millions in Asia, has been sequenced.
Gene Editing Does Not Introduce New Mutations
A study shows that gene editing technology, which could help treat genetic diseases, does not introduce new mutations to cells.
