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Unique Cholesterol-AMD Link In East Asians

The discovery that cholesterol ester transfer protein is linked to age-related macular degeneration in East Asians could open up new avenues of treatment.

Stress Cost Of A New Baby = US$85,000

Diapers and milk powder aside, a new baby can cost mothers US$85,000 in terms of time stress, study calculates.

Not Junk: lncRNA Linked To Anxiety In Mice

The long non-coding RNA Gomafu has been linked to anxiety-like behaviors and could help the brain respond to environmental changes.

Safety Issues Stall Philippines Dengue Herbal Trial

A controversial trial of herb-derived treatments for dengue has been stalled amidst ethical and drug-resistance concerns.

This Is What A Chemical Bond Looks Like

Scientists have successfully visualized the formation of a chemical bond in real time.

Extracting Lithium From Coal

Researchers have proposed extracting lithium from coal ash to meet the growing worldwide demand for rechargeable batteries.

Making Organic Lasers A Possibility

Researchers are now one step closer to the Holy Grail of organic lasers, thanks to a method that significantly reduces efficiency losses.

Keep Calm, Anger Could Trigger A Heart Attack

An intense burst of anger could lead to a heart attack—even two hours after you've cooled down.

Redefining The Genetic Landscape Of Pancreatic Cancer

Classifying pancreatic cancer into four subtypes based on whole genome sequencing could help improve the specificity of existing treatments.