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LncRNA Regulator Of Brown Fat Identified

Deep RNA profiling has revealed a lncRNA that regulates the development of brown fat.

Shuji Nakamura Named 2015 Global Energy Prize Laureate

Professor Shuji Nakamura has been selected as the 2015 Global Energy Laureate for his work on LED technology.

How Orchid Flower Petals Get Their Shape

A molecular tug-of-war between two protein complexes gives rise to the amazing diversity of petal shapes in orchids, scientists say.

Two Year Old Thai Girl Cryogenically Preserved

Two year-old Matheryn Naovaratpong has become the youngest person to undergo cryogenic freezing.

A Recipe For Long-Lasting Livers

Researchers have developed a method to keep rat livers functional for transplantation for up to two days.

Canada To Fund US$2 Million In Indian Health Programs

Grand Challenges Canada has earmarked US$2 million for projects to improve maternal, newborn and child health in India.

NTU & TUM Launch Made-In-Singapore Electric Taxi

Named EVA, the electric taxi is specially adapted to the tropics, with energy-efficient air conditioning and other features.

HIV & Injection Drug Users At High Risk Of HepD Infection

A cohort study has revealed that 90 percent of HIV-infected injection drug users in Taiwan are also co-infected with hepatitis D.

South Asians More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Late Stage Breast Cancer

Canadians of South Asian descent are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer only at later stages, study says.