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The Stages Of A PhD

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China’s Ebola Diagnostic Kit Approved By WHO

Shanghai ZJ Bio-Tech's Ebola test kit has received both Chinese FDA and WHO approval.

The Importance Of Silicon In Rice Production

Silicon is not only useful for computer chips but also an important micronutrient for rice crops, scientists say.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Aisa Mijeno

As part of our monthly Asia's Rising Scientists series, we talk to Aisa Mijeno, professor at De La Salle University—Lipa and co-founder & CEO of SALt.

Keeping Mammalian Sperm Production Flowing

The maintainance of stem cells during mouse spermatogenesis depends on hierarchical differences in response to retinoic acid, study says.

The Link Between Sex & Endometriosis

The in vitro findings raise the possibility that exposure to seminal fluid may contribute to the worsening of endometriosis.

Highly Efficient CRISPR Knock-In Developed

Using a modified CRISPR-Cas9 system, researchers have developed an efficient way to knock-in genes in mice.

Fewer Complications With Dissolvable Surgical Clips

A study in mice has shown that dissolvable magnesium clips are safe and effective.

Microdialysis Reveals The Neurotransmitters Of Aggressive Behavior In Mice

In mice, aggressive behavior triggers a surge of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which in turn causes the release of serotonin.