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How Influenza Uses Random Errors To Survive

Researchers have identified the mechanism the influenza A virus uses to introduce genetic diversity and increase its chances of survival.

Biocon Runs Free Oral Cancer Screens In India

Biocon organized a week of free oral cancer screening activities across 23 Indian cities from September 1-7, 2014.

Managing Climate Change In Coastal Regions

Climatologists warn that both natural and human environments must be fully studied for a holistic understanding of climate change.

Funding Boost For Australia India Research Institute

The Australia India Institute will receive a US$2.78 million fund injection from the Australian government.

Fancy A Naturally Caffeine-Free Cuppa?

Armed with the sequence of the coffee genome, scientists could develop coffee varieties that are naturally caffeine-free.

How Neuronal Transmission Is Regulated

What are dendritic potentials good for if they don't cause depolarization? This study suggests an answer.

Exploiting The Valley For Next Generation Electronics

Molybdenum disulfide-based valleytronics have the potential to be the next generation of low energy electronics, scientists say.

How China Can Continue To Lower Its Suicide Rate

Although China's suicide rate has fallen dramatically, measures must be taken to maintain the downward trend, writes Paul Yip.

Chinese Chemist Elected To Science Council

Representatives from more than 140 countries have elected Chinese chemist Li Jinghai as vice-president of the International Council for Science.