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Deep Sea Fish Uses Mirror-Eyes To See In The Dark
The glasshead barreleye fish has mirrored cylindrical eyes which enable it to see both the dim light coming from above as well as the flashes of bioluminescence from below.
Sanofi Pasteur, SK Chemicals To Co-Develop Pneumococcal Vaccine
Vaccine-maker Sanofi Pasteur will invest US$23 million in South Korea's SK Chemicals for the development of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
Biodiversity Loss Linked To Outbreaks Of Disease
Although high biodiversity represents a potential source of zoonotic pathogens, the loss of biodiversity is what spurs the outbreak of diseases, a study says.
Indonesia Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases
Local scientists say that their research should be incorporated into plans to combat neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia.
Stem Cells From A Single Drop Of Blood
Singaporean scientists have developed a method for generating stem cells that only requires a single drop of blood.
China Halves TB Prevalence In Just Twenty Years
China has reduced tuberculosis prevalence by 50% over the past 20 years, five years ahead of the target set by a global partnership.
Researchers Uncover The Link Between Memory And Smell
Scientists show that smells can create long term memories that alter perception.
Nanowire ‘Fingerprints’ To Fight Counterfeiting
Nanowire fingerprints are cheap to produce and extremely difficult to replicate, making them useful in anti-counterfeiting measures, scientists say.
Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments
Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.
