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Map Of Galactic Clouds Where Stars Are Born
Astronomers have begun to map the location of the most massive objects in our galaxy – the giant gas clouds where new stars are born.
Molecular Structure Reveals How HIV Infects Cells
Scientists have determined the high-resolution atomic structure of a receptor that most strains of HIV use to get into human immune cells.
ANALYSIS: Reproductive Healthcare Lags In Laos
More needs to be done to reduce preventable deaths among mothers and newborns in Laos, say experts.
Orangutans Broadcast Their Travel Plans One Day In Advance
Wild male orangutans plan their travel direction one day in advance and communicate these plans to other orangutans, according to a study.
Spider Venom May Help Insecticides Become Environmentally Friendly
A natural component of Australian tarantula venom is more potent against certain insect pests than existing chemical insecticides.
Asian Power Stations Blamed For Mercury Toxicity In Fish
Coal-fired power stations in emerging economies in Asia could be responsible for rising mercury levels in fish, according to researchers.
Study Dispels Belief That Alcohol Causes Depression
There is no truth to the long-held belief that alcohol causes depression, according to a study by researchers in Australia.
Crucial Pathway For fighting Gut Infection Discovered
An international team of researchers have found a crucial pathway for defending the human gut against infection.
Brain Atrophy Linked With Cognitive Decline In Diabetes
Cognitive decline in people with Type 2 Diabetes is likely due to brain atrophy like that seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
