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Fluorescent Sensor To Expose Date Rape Drug

Find out in just 30 seconds whether your drink has been spiked with a newly developed fluorescent sensor.

Targeting The Achilles Heel Of Cancer Cells

By targeting proteins only expressed in cancer cells and reducing drug toxicity, scientists hope to be able to fight cancer better.

Futuristic Wearable Medical Device Has Nanosensors For Drug Release

Scientists are closer to realizing the goal of wearable medical devices with the demonstration of a multifunctional nanomaterial-based system.

Nature Publishing Index 2013: China To Overtake Japan In 1-2 Years

Japan remains the juggernaut in the Nature Publishing Index 2013 Asia Pacific.

Quantum Cryptography Protocol To Beef Up Cybersecurity

Quantum technology could make fundamental contributions in enhancing the security of web communications, researchers say.

Takeda Receives NDA Approval For Gastric Ulcer And Hypertension Drugs

Takeda's two new fixed dose combination drugs, TAKELDA® and Zacras®, receive approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

Solar Cell By Day, Light Panel By Night

Scientists at NTU have developed a cheaper solar panel that could also double up as a display screen.

Avoiding Environmental Hazards: Lessons From A Tiny Worm

Understanding how worms sense and avoid harmful pH could help scientists decipher more complex neurological responses in humans.

Are Chickens & Quail The Source Of H7N9 Virus?

Chicken and quail are the likely source of bird flu in China, according to a study. Alarmingly, they show no symptoms, making eradication of the virus difficult.