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Genome Of World’s Toughest Little Bird Decoded

Researchers have decoded the genome of the ground tit, a small bird that lives in one of the most hostile environments on earth.

From China To US, The Game Of Mahjong Shaped Modern America

Annelise Heinz tracks the intersection of race and gender in 20th-century American culture through a study of the Chinese game of mahjong.

Japan-Singapore Research Collaboration To Tackle Eye Diseases

A Japan-Singapore research collaboration will develop technologies that can better detect major eye disorders and diseases.

Immune Cells Essential For Establishing Pregnancy

Researchers have shown that immune cells are critical for fertility because they create a healthy hormone environment in the uterus.

Daughters May Inherit Dad’s Obesity

New research on mice has shown that obese fathers may pass on an increased risk of obesity to their children and their grandchildren.

Collaboration To Develop Smartphones With Pico-Projectors

Singapore's Institute of Microelectronics and Taiwan's OPUS Microsystems will jointly develop micromirror technology for use in smartphones.

Newest Form Of Carbon Is ‘Grossly Warped’

Chemists have synthesized "grossly warped nanographene", a new form of carbon with 80 carbon atoms joined together in a network of 26 rings.

Artificial MicroRNAs To Target Dengue Virus

Researchers in China have identified artificial microRNAs that target regions of the dengue genome essential for viral replication.

Potential Markers For Severity Of Childhood Arthritis Identified

Researchers have identified potential markers for the severity of childhood arthritis, paving the way for better treatment of the disorder.