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MRIs Made With Patients In Mind
Breakthrough MRI technologies promise better quality images in a shorter span of time without compromising patient comfort.
Scientists Create ‘Google Map’ For Metabolic Engineering
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a comprehensive metabolic map of pathways for synthesizing industrial bio-based chemicals.
Durian Seed Gum Makes A Great Food Stabilizer
Don’t throw away those durian seeds just yet. A gum extracted from those seeds can be used as a food stabilizer, say scientists from Singapore.
Converting Methane Into Useful Chemicals
Researchers have created a catalyst that can convert methane into formaldehyde at more than twice the previous efficiency.
The Secret To The Strength Of Pearlite
Researchers in Japan have found the principles that grant pearlite its strength and ductility, which could pave the way for stronger construction materials.
Shielding Drug Delivery Nanoparticles From Proteins
By coating drug-containing nanoparticles in a shield of engineered proteins, scientists have created a targeted drug delivery system that may improve cancer treatment.
Switching Energy Sources In A Heartbeat
A research group in South Korea has identified ketone bodies as a crucial energy source for the heart.
Beetles Largely Unchanged After A Hundred Million Years
Fossilized beetles found in 99-million-year-old amber share many similar characteristics with their living family members, say scientists in China.
Autophagy: The Link Between Inflammation And Alzheimer’s
A research team in South Korea has shown that inflammation suppresses autophagy in brain-resident immune cells, resulting in progression of Alzheimer's disease.
