LATEST NEWS
The Trouble With Scientific Heroes
Although great scientists deserve our respect for their contributions, blind idolization and deference to authority is uncalled for.
Honeybee Hive Sealant Stimulates Hair Growth
Honeybee propolis treatment encourages hair growth in mice that have been shaved or waxed.
Putting Birds In Their Place On The Tree Of Life
A study of 48 bird species sheds light on the relatively compact and virus-free genome of birds.
Tracking Malaria’s Emerging Drug Resistance
A microarray analysis of Southeast Asian malaria patients has revealed the factors driving the growing resistance to the drug Artemisin.
Indian XPRIZE To Be Launched In 2015
India will be the first geographic region outside of the US to launch its own XPRIZE, tapping into the innovation potential of its 1.2 billion residents.
Sosei Enters Peptide Market With Jitsubo Acqusition
The acquisition of peptide technology company Jitsubo diversifies Sosei's existing pipeline.
Waxworm Gut Bacteria Can Degrade Plastic
Two strains of gut bacteria from waxworms have been shown to degrade polyethylene without the need for pre-treatment.
The Cause Of SEA’s Malaria Resistance Pinpointed
Scientists have unraveled how the malaria parasite escapes currently used drugs: mutations in the gene K13.
Efficiently Editing Dad’s Genetic Mutations
By targeting sperm stem cells rather than zygotes, researchers have developed a gene editing method to obtain healthy offspring at 100 percent efficiency.
