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Of Bees, Mites and Viruses

A study documents the spread of bee-killing viruses through New Zealand via the parasitic mite Varroa destructor.

Can’t Wait? Serotonin Might Help

Stimulating serotonin production can make mice wait longer for a food reward.

Passport Staff Miss One In Seven Fake IDs

A study showing that one out of every seven passport checks fails questions the use of photo IDs to secure borders.

New Marker & Therapeutic Target For Breast Cancer

Reducing the levels of the gene DP103 could help shrink tumors and make patients more amenable to chemotherapy.

How Science Can Help ASEAN’s Economic Integration

As South-East Asia gears up to form a tighter economic community, states have much to gain from scientific input, says Joel D. Adriano.

South Korean FDA Approval For Green Cross’ Neulapeg®

Green Cross receives regulatory approval for its once-per-cycle dose neutropenia drug, Neulapeg®.

Picking Up Single Cells Accurately & Cheaply

By modifying the ubiquitous benchtop pipette, researchers have developed a cheap way to isolate single cells.

Obese Men Face Wage Discrimination In China

Obese males in China earn less than their lean counterparts, survey shows.

The Physics Of Wound Healing

Experimental and computational evidence points to a third mechanism of wound healing previously unknown to science.