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A Kill Switch For Genetically Modified Algae
By preventing bioengineered microalgae from growing outside the lab, researchers have reduced the risk of the genetically modified organisms escaping into the wild.
Decoding Cell-Specific DNA Methylation
Scientists in China have developed an algorithm that can link epigenetic modifications to specific cell types with 90 percent sensitivity.
High Blood Pressure Prevalent In India, Study Finds
One in five Indian young adults have hypertension, prompting recommendations for blood pressure screening starting at 18 years of age.
Making Way For Muography
Scientists in Japan and Hungary have announced the opening of the NEWCUT laboratory, the world’s first facility dedicated to the study of muography.
Got Milk? These Spiders Do
Scientists have discovered a species of jumping spider that is capable of producing milk for its offspring, a trait previously thought to be unique to mammals.
Click To Conserve Breast Tissue
Being able to rapidly and accurately detect the difference between cancerous and non-cancerous breast tissue could be a boon for breast-conserving surgery.
Rajesh Balan Named ACM Distinguished Member
Associate Professor Rajesh Balan is the only academic from Southeast Asia to be selected as an ACM Distinguished Member in 2018.
A Pinch Of Salt May Have Started Life On Earth
Researchers have found that salt, together with ionic radiation from the environment, could have triggered the formation of complex molecules necessary for life.
Small Loans Help Increase Rice Yield In Bangladesh, Study Shows
Microfinance institutions have a positive impact on farmers, allowing them to adopt high-yield rice varieties and increase their farming output, researchers say.
