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Tibetans Breathe Easy With Gene From Extinct Humans
A specific mutation in the EPAS1 gene inherited from extinct hominids known as Denisovans could have helped Tibetans adapt to life at high altitudes.
Antivirals Reduce Liver Disease Risk
Two independent studies show that treating hepatitis B early with antiviral drugs can reduce the risk of developing liver disease.
Biocon’s Mazumdar-Shaw Awarded 2014 Global Economy Prize
Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Indian biopharmaceutical Biocon, has been awared the 2014 Global Economy Prize at the Kiel Institute's 100th anniversary celebrations.
KAIST Researchers Invent Self-Powered Pacemaker
The self-powered heart pacemaker could reduce the need for repeated surgery to replace batteries.
Open Source Seeds Nurture Patent-Free Food
The free exchange of plant varieties, like China's 'Cooperation 88' potato, could help poor farmers and make farming more sustainable.
Scientists Develop Vaccine Against Top Bacterial Killer
The vaccine against Group A Streptococcus bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease and heart damage is now in pre-clinical trials.
Tracking Environmental Lead Levels With Coral
In the absence of monitoring data, scientists have turned to corals to determine the level of lead circulating in the Indian Ocean.
Feeder-Free Stem Cells With CCL2
Stem cells are now one step closer to the clinic, thanks to the development of feeder-free culture methods using the chemokine CCL2.
Ghost Imaging To Improve Security
More commonly applied to image reconstruction, scientists have now used ghost imaging to make data storage and transmission more secure.
