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Robot-Assisted Stroke Rehabilitation

A robotic walker could help patients recover after a stroke and free physiotherapists to provide more value-added services.

Is There A History Of Science? Yes… And It Works

What is the history of science and why does it matter? John van Wyhe explains.

Bee Brains Offer Insight Into Memory Formation

A study of bee brains has revealed that microRNAs targeting the structural protein actin are crucial in memory regulation.

Two-In-One Cancer Biomarker

A biomarker which can also deliver drugs could open new doors in cancer therapeutics.

‘Good Fat’ Could Help Manage Diabetes

Activating brown fat cells could help Type 2 diabetics manage their condition by increasing the number of glucose transporters.

Ke Yang Elected To Institute Of Medicine

Peking Professor Ke Yang has been elected as a foreign member of the US National Academies Institute of Medicine.

Moving From Panic To Avoidance

Brain activity in a region known as the habenula is required for learning to avoid threatening situations in zebrafish.

Durable, Lightweight Electronics Made From Paper

Printable, paper-based electronics could help make diagnostic tests cheaper and more accessible.

Female Sea Urchins Hedge Their Bets In Mating Game

Female sea urchins that have many mates also have higher offspring survival rates.