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Common Antibacterial Linked To Breast Cancer
Scientists from South Korea have found that the common antimicrobial ingredient triclosan promotes breast cancer cell growth in mouse models.
WHO Highlights Hand Washing Need
Good hand hygiene practices among healthcare practitioners could halt the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says WHO.
Brain-Like Cells From Teeth
By growing them in an environment that favored the development of brain cells, scientists have coaxed dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells.
WHO Report Highlights Antibiotic Resistance Threat
The first WHO report on antibiotic resistance provides a comprehensive picture of the problem to date, with data from 114 countries.
Fosun Pharma Granted License For TB Alliance Drug
The public-private partnership between the Gates Foundation, TB alliance and Fosun Pharma aims to develop and commercialize a new TB drug in China.
Sinovac Receives Grant To Build HFMD Vaccine Plant
Vaccine manufacturer Sinovac has been awarded a US$9.6 million grant for the construction of a hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine facility.
Oops! The Brain Signature Of A Mistake
Using transgenic mice, scientists have captured gamma oscillations in the brain that fire when a mistake is first realized.
Bake Your Own Droplet Lens
Turn your smartphone into a microscope that has 160 times magnifying power with a cheap, do-it-yourself lens.
Seeking The Causes Of Hyperactivity
A study in mice has shown that the lack of a trafficking protein known as LMTK3 leads to hyperactive-like behavior.
