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CSI Launches Singapore’s First Breast Cancer Cell Bank
The Breast Cancer Cell Bank will help to identify new drugs and enhance treatment options for breast cancer patients.
Controlling Fluids At The Nanoscale
Scientists have modeled a method of controlling the direction of fluid flow at the nanoscale without the use of mechanical pumps or electrodes.
Stronger Materials Based On Squid Suckers
Squid suckerins, proteins which form razor-sharp teeth in cephalopds, could be used to design new strong and malleable biomaterials.
Boosting Medical Education & Research In Timor-Leste
In order to meet the needs of the people in Timor-Leste, an increased investment in health, particularly evidence-based medicine, is greatly needed.
Lead Poisoning Linked To Behavioral Problems
A study of 1,341 preschoolers in China has shown that an average blood lead level as low as 6.4 μg/dL can result in behavioral problems.
Japanese Artists Used Nanometer-Thin Gold Leaf
X-ray fluorescence shows that ancient Japanese artists worked with delicate nanometer-thin gold leaf.
100,000 Dpi Nanoprinting Achieved
Super resolution, full color printing is now be possible with a new nanoplasmonic printing method using aluminum disks that can reach 100,000 dpi.
Newly Discovered Wasp Uses Dead Ants To Protect Nest
The 'Bone-house Wasp' uses the scent of dead ants to deter parasitic invaders, study shows.
High Stakes Science: Controversial Stem Cell Papers Retracted
The retraction of the controversial STAP cell papers should stimulate much needed discussions on scientific reform, Rebecca Tan writes.
