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Chinese Scientists Reprogram Stem Cells Using Small Molecule Cocktail

Chinese researchers have used a cocktail of small molecules to reprogram somatic cells to a pluripotent state.

Computer Model Gives Early Warning Of Crop Failure

An international team of researchers has developed a computer model to predict global crop failures several months before harvest.

Serum Institute of India Acquires Rights To German TB Vaccine

The Serum Institute of India has announced plans to take a promising new tuberculosis vaccine, developed in Germany, into the clinic.

Self-Perpetuating Signal Drives Migration Of Cells

Researchers have uncovered new details about the biological network that instructs cells to propel themselves in a particular direction.

Portion Size Affects How Much You Eat Despite Your Appetite

People tend to eat what they are served – and larger portions can lead to overeating. Lenny R. Vartanian examines what can be done.

Detect Epileptic Seizures By ‘Hearing’ Brainwaves

A method of converting the brain wave signals of people living with epilepsy into sound has been developed by Australian researchers.

New Technique To Accelerate Drug Development

The search for new drugs is set to speed up thanks to a new research technique invented by scientists at Nanyang Technological University.

Visualize Caffeine Using ‘Traffic Light’ Detector

Researchers have developed a fluorescent caffeine sensor that lights up like a traffic light when it detects caffeine.

New Material For Low Cost Polymer LEDs And Solar Cells

Korean researchers have developed a new plasmonic material for low cost polymer light-emitting diode and polymer solar cell applications.