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The Key To Worm Longevity & Fertility
The daf-31 gene seems to be able to both extend the lifespan and enhance the fertility of nematode worms.
Monkeys Emerge As Malaria Reservoirs In Malaysia
A rare strain of malaria is beginning to take hold in Malaysia, driven by increasing contact between humans and monkeys.
US$80 Million Center Lights Up Singapore’s Photonics Research
The Photonics Institute at the Nanyang Technological University will be one of the most advanced in the world.
How A Single Hormone Plays Two Roles
The trick to performing the two different functions of season sensing or metabolic regulation is glycosylation, researchers say.
The Chromosomal Catastrophes Behind Esophageal Cancer
A study using whole genome sequencing has shown that esophageal cancer patients have highly mutated and rearranged genomes.
Pests, Clones & The Imperiled Banana
The global banana trade is dominated by a single clone: the Cavendish. However, the ease and affordability of growing a single variety comes at a heavy price, Zaria Gorvett writes.
Lab-On-A-Brain: A Mini Lab On A Mouse’s Head
Microfluidics technology has given researchers the ability to observe the brain in vivo over as long as 53 days.
Accurate, Non-Invasive Test For Alzheimer’s
A non-invasive blood test based on miRNA could improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to as high as 91 percent accuracy.
Four New Dragon Millipedes Found In China
Researchers from the South China Agricultural University have discovered four new species of dragon millipedes, including two cave-dwelling ones.
