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How Many Visitors Can A Koala Bear?
The koala bear's low energy diet may make it particularly sensitive to stress from visitor noise and handling.
Mouse Hearts Undergo Pre-Teen Growth Spurt
If replicated in humans, the finding that heart cells have the capacity to divide long after birth could lead to regenerative treatments for heart disease.
Six Gene Loci Linked To Colorectal Cancer In East Asians
A large genome-wide association study (GWAS) in the East Asian population has identified six genetic loci linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer.
Fast Growing Bornean Trees Important For Carbon Cycling
Rainforests in Borneo produce 50 percent more wood biomass than comparable forests in the Amazon, scientists say.
NeoStem & CBMG Embark On Phase II Trial For Liver Cancer
The Phase II trial for patients with late stage liver cancer will examine the effectiveness of a dendritic cell-based therapy.
Using Fluorescent Light To Detect Bombs
Scientists from Australia and China have used light and the chemistry of explosive compounds to build a promising new type of explosives sensor.
China Faces Freshwater Shortage
Scientists call for the adoption of water-saving technologies in the face of China's dire freshwater shortage driven by agricultural production.
Overweight? HIIT Might Not Help Fat Loss
Although it improves overall fitness, high intensity interval training (HIIT) may not help overweight people lose body fat, according to a clinical study.
HSA Approves Lung Cancer Drug Giotrif®
Singaporean non-small cell lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations can look forward to new treatment possibilities with Boehringer Ingelheim's Giotrif®.
