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Terahertz Waves Spot Graphene’s Impurities

Scientists report a rapid and contact-less way to measure the purity of graphene.

New Platform Packs A Three-In-One Punch

Photodynamic therapy, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have been combined in a single therapeutics and diagnostics platform.

Language Learning Starts From The Cradle

Studies suggest that the window of opportunity for language learning and sensitivity is very small.

New “Dimmer Switch” Approach To Tackling Schizophrenia

By modulating rather than completely blocking the dopamine receptor, a new class of drugs could treat schizophrenia with fewer side effects.

Celltrion Files For FDA Approval For Biosimilar Drug

Celltrion predicts that it is one year away from approval for Remsima®, a biosimilar based on an originator drug from Janssen Biotech.

Lactoferrin On Trial To Reduce Iron Deficiencies In Bangladesh

Lactoferrin, an iron-carrying protein involved in the immune response, is being tested for its ability to prevent iron deficiency during pregnancy.

Autism Rates Steady Over Two Decades

A systematic review of autism spectrum disorders from 1990 to 2010 shows that the rate of autism has remained constant over the last 20 years.

Fujitsu & NCKU Sign Big Data Platform MOU

The National Cheng Kung University and Fujitsu will develop a cloud computing platform for big data analysis in agriculture and genomics research.

“Worm Pill” Could Ease Autoimmune Symptoms

Scientists have isolated a compound from parasitic worms which could be used to dampen the immune response.