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Packaging Made Out Of Shellfish Extract Doubles Food Shelf-Life
This biodegradable, non-toxic film made out of chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, could be very useful in food technology.
Gold Layers Boost Water Splitting Efficiency
By sandwiching an ultrathin layer of titanium dioxide between gold, researchers have boosted the light absorption range of water splitting catalysts.
Freaky Fungi Friday
Much more than just mushrooms, fungi—and the people who study them—are simply fascinating.
Brown Fat Transplants Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Rats
Not all fat is bad; in fact, brown fat could even treat polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition for which there is currently no cure.
How Social Experiences Shape The Sex Lives Of Flies
Male fruit flies with the fru mutation are hypersensitive to visual sexual stimulation, but only if they were raised in groups.
Antioxidants Promote The Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells
Although assumed by many to prevent cancer, antioxidants actually promote the growth of liver cancer cells, researchers say.
Probiotics Shown To Suppress Liver Cancer In Mice
A special probiotic mixture has been shown to significantly reduce tumor size in mouse models with liver cancer.
MicroRNA Linked To Abnormal Brain Development In Autism
The dysregulation of a brain-specific microRNA leads to abnormal brain development which could be one of the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder.
Cipla Strengthens Presence In US Market
The UK arm of India-based pharmaceutical Cipla has acquired two US-based companies to further their reach in that region.
