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What Kind Of Research Can We Trust?
As seen in the case of Tamiflu, better ways of dealing with conflicts of interest are needed, write Adam Dunn and Florence Bourgeois.
Fixing A Protein ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain Degeneration
A better understanding of how proteins are sorted and transported in the cell could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Nanosheets Roll On Command
Scientists from OIST have developed an optically traceable nanosheet that is responsive to pH.
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.
