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When Nanoparticles Hitch A Ride With Bile Acids
An international team of scientists has attached bile acids to the surface of nanoparticles to improve the passage of nanoparticles from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood.
Nanocellulose Fibers Block Fat Uptake By Half
Nanocellulose fibers prevented the absorption of dietary fat from the guts of mice, researchers say.
Mapping The Neural Circuit Of Innate Fear
Neuroscientists in South Korea have identified a region of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex as a regulator of the innate fear response.
Drug Delivery System Targets Cancer Stem Cells
A research group in Japan has devised a drug delivery system that enhances the efficacy of inhibitors used to destroy cancer stem cells.
Sunscreen May Harm Baby Fish
Scientists in Hong Kong have found that combinations of UV-protective compounds in sunscreen can negatively impact the development of fish embryos.
Chinese Diets Contain Too Much Salt
According to an international study, 80 percent of the communities in China have a mean sodium intake greater than five grams per day.
Making Wood Out Of Synthetic Resin
Researchers in China have developed a family of bioinspired artificial wood from phenolic and melamine resin.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Ho Weang Kee
In a bid to reduce breast cancer mortality, Associate Professor Ho Weang Kee is developing a tool to catch the disease early.
AI Enables Personalized Treatment For Myeloma
A multidisciplinary team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalized treatments for myeloma patients.
