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Printing Metal In The Liquid Phase

Scientists have developed a faster and more efficient way to 3D print metal objects, special inks that print in the liquid phase.

Human Genes & Coffee Beans

Whether or not you like coffee is determined by just six genetic loci, according to the largest genetic study on the topic to date.

Takeda Invests In Vaccine Safe Co.

Alfresa's Vaccine Scheduling System helps parents keep track of their children's increasingly complex vaccination schedules.

Yamanaka: iPSCs Could Help Fill Our Blood Banks

Imagine a world where we no longer need blood donors, says Professor Shinya Yamanaka, Nobel laureate and inventor of induced pluripotent stem cell technology.

Scientists, Mind Your Ethos

What on earth is ethos and why is it important for scientists? Two papers in PNAS shed some light.

Balancing Healthcare Innovation & Cost

New medical technologies could benefit patients, but adoption should always be tempered by cost concerns, said Dr. Ruben Flores at Medical Fair Asia 2014.

The Genetics Of Monarch Migration

The extraordinary migratory behavior of Monarch butterflies is largely determined by a single gene, scientists say.

Epidural? It’s Up To You

A study of 15,752 first-time mothers shows that whether the epidural is taken early or late does not affect the need for a Caesarean section.

Photosynthetic Mystery Solved: Galactolipids Not Necessary

Surprising new research shows that photosynthesis in cyanobacteria does not require the galactolipids found abundantly in the photosynthetic membrane.