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Chloroquine Blocks Zika Infection In Mice
Scientist in China have demonstrated that the FDA-approved drug chloroquine prevents Zika virus infection and its associated congenital microcephaly in mice.
A Simpler Way To Amp Up High-Frequency Lasers
Researchers have used liquids to develop a high power tabletop radiation source in the terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Newly Discovered Orangutan Is The Seventh Great Ape
There are only 800 individuals of a newly recognized orangutan species, making them among the most threatened great apes in the world.
A Radical Way To Respire Using Sulfur
Naturally occurring compounds that contain sulfur not only have antioxidant properties, but also participate in respiration, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Nanotech Acupuncture Needles For Cancer Treatment
Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated that acupuncture needles with microscopic holes can reduce tumor size in rats.
Understanding How Red Blood Cells Grow Up
A team of researchers has discovered how red blood cells mature and revealed the changes that give mature red blood cells their characteristic shape and deformability.
Beating Bad Bacteria In The Gut
Scientists in Japan have identified a molecule that stimulates the gut’s natural defences against harmful bacteria.
A Device To Form Nerve Bundles In 3D
Scientists have created a device that allows the formation of three-dimensional nerve bundles for drug discovery and the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
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