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Detecting TB Using Paper And Smartphones
Scientists in Taiwan have developed a paper-based, smartphone-readable test for the detection of tuberculosis infection.
Taxation In The Time Of Technology
While tax systems must evolve to keep pace with the digital economy, maintaining a resilient tax base also involves ensuring that no company or individual is left behind, say panelists at the SMU-Tax Academy Center for Excellence in Taxation’s conference.
Technology And The Art Of The Optimum
When it comes to technology, more is not always better. Researchers at SMU are working out the optimal conditions under which technology can help businesses.
Molecular Switch In The Brain Controls Weight Gain
Using mouse models of obesity, Japanese researchers have identified a molecule in the brain that promotes leptin resistance, which leads to weight gain.
CRCs: At The Heart Of Clinical Research
Do you enjoy interacting with people and contributing to ground-breaking clinical research? Consider being a clinical research coordinator or CRC!
Asian Dust Exposure May Trigger Heart Attacks
Breathing in particles from Asian dust storms can trigger heart attacks, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Hepatitis B Treatment Prevents Liver Cancer
Scientists in Hong Kong have confirmed that hepatitis B treatment can reduce the rates of liver cancer and urge infected individuals to seek continued treatment.
Spicing Up Farming To Prevent Soil Erosion
By growing chili peppers together with corn, farmers can protect their fields against erosion and enjoy increased economic benefits, say Chinese scientists.
Is The Earth Heating Up? Ask The Oceans
Measuring how much heat stored in the oceans is a faster way of tracking global warming, scientists say.
