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Scientists Discover A Mutation That Prevents Glaucoma
Although other variants of the LOXL1 gene have been linked to glaucoma, the p.Y407F mutation offers a 25-fold protection against the disease.
Celgene Buys The Rights To BeiGene’s Checkpoint Inhibitor
BeiGene will acquire Celgene's commercial operations in China and exclusive license to Celgene's China cancer commercial portfolio.
Helping Smartphone Cameras Find Their Bearings
Scientists have identified a software glitch that causes document photos to be wrongly oriented.
BGI Genomics’ IPO Raises US$250 Million
BGI Genomics’ President Wang Jian says the capital raised through the initial public offering will be used to help the company dominate the genomics market.
Genetically Modified Rice Stacked With Antioxidants
Chinese researchers have developed a genetic engineering tool to generate antioxidant-rich purple rice.
When Space Goes Small
Space tech startups are pushing us a little closer to the final frontier.
Grains Of Hope
Rice farmers are struggling to meet Asia’s demand for the staple crop; a genetically modified strain developed in Singapore could provide a solution.
Artificial Empathy: The Next Frontier
Artificial Intelligence is getting pretty smart—but could it ever truly understand how we really feel?
OCD: The Killing Joke
The media may portray obsessive compulsive disorder as cute and quirky, but in truth it can be a debilitating condition.
