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5 Times The Circadian Clock Ruled The Day
By now you must have heard that research on the circadian clock has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017; but did you know that it also affects female fertility, among other things?
Why Boredom Makes You Sleepy
In a collaborative study, researchers have found that a part of the brain that is associated with motivation and pleasure can also regulate sleep.
Professor Seiji Ogawa Receives The 2017 Keio Medical Science Prize
Professor Seiji Ogawa of Tohoku Fukushi University has been awarded the 22nd Keio Medical Science Prize for his work on functional MRI.
China Conducts World’s First Quantum Video Conference
With the help of the Micius satellite, Chinese researchers have completed the world’s first video conference secured by quantum cryptography.
Detecting Amphetamines On The Spot
Scientists in Korea have developed a fast, sensitive and portable sensor for on-site detection of amphetamines in urine.
The Risks Of Consuming Adulterated Chinese Medicine
Scientists in Hong Kong have demonstrated that proprietary Chinese medicines contain a range of substances that can have adverse effects on health.
10 Scientists Awarded The 2017 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
Ten scientists under the age of 45 were honored for their significant contributions to science and technology with the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.
Harnessing Sunlight And Body Heat
Scientists in Korea have developed a wearable energy harvesting device that can generate electricity from sunlight and body heat.
Making Stem Cells Switch To Muscle
Using a synthetic DNA-targeting molecule, researchers in Japan were able to stimulate human induced pluripotent stem cells to become heart muscle cells.
