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Brain Scans To Detect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A study shows that PET scans could potentially be used to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.

Dendritic Cell Death Helps Curb Inflammation

By controlling the expression of a molecule called PD-1, scientists hope to be able to curb runaway inflammation.

International Congress Of Mathematicians Comes To Asia

The 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians will be held in Seoul, Korea and feature Asian mathematical research.

RuiYi Raises US$15 Million And Expands Leadership Team

Chinese biotechnology company RuiYi, Inc. has raised US$15 million in Series B financing to develop their pipeline of monoclonal antibodies.

Golden Meditech Sells 27.9% Stake To Sanpower Group

Golden Meditech Holdings Ltd, a Chinese healthcare company, raised US$100 million via the sale of shares in Fortress Group Ltd to Sanpower Group.

Generation X Kids Fatter Than Baby Boomers

Although they have similar levels of physical activity, people from Generation X are more than twice as likely to be obese, compared to baby boomers at the same age.

Keeping Modern Myths And Conspiracy Theories At Bay

Pseudoscientific practices and unfounded scare stories pull back South Asian nations from progress, says Nalaka Gunawardene.

Brains Know When To Stop Drinking Water

Scientists have found that drinking water can activate different areas of the brain, depending on whether the subject is thirsty or satiated.

Small Bite, Big Threat

Mosquitoes, flies, ticks and bugs may be a threat to your health and that of your family, warns the World Health Organization.