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Indonesia Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases

Local scientists say that their research should be incorporated into plans to combat neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia.

Stem Cells From A Single Drop Of Blood

Singaporean scientists have developed a method for generating stem cells that only requires a single drop of blood.

China Halves TB Prevalence In Just Twenty Years

China has reduced tuberculosis prevalence by 50% over the past 20 years, five years ahead of the target set by a global partnership.

Researchers Uncover The Link Between Memory And Smell

Scientists show that smells can create long term memories that alter perception.

Nanowire ‘Fingerprints’ To Fight Counterfeiting

Nanowire fingerprints are cheap to produce and extremely difficult to replicate, making them useful in anti-counterfeiting measures, scientists say.

Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments

Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.

Japanese Astronauts To Drink Yakult In Space

Yakult will go where no other probiotics drink has gone before - into outer space!

Fluorescent Switch Allows Scientists To Track Cancer

A new genetically engineered mouse will allow scientists to map the progression of cancer in real time.

Five New Armored Spiders Discovered in China

Five new armored spiders have been discovered in the caves of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.