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India’s Research Participant Protection Policy Needs To Be Tweaked, Experts

Experts say urgent action is needed to deal with possible unintended consequences of India’s new policy to protect research participants.

Fish Oil May Help In Serious Pregnancy Complications

Taking fish oil during pregnancy could limit the effects of serious complications, according to an Australian study.

Anemia May Increase Risk of Dementia

An international team of scientists has found a link between anemia (low red blood cell count) and an increased risk of dementia.

On-Off Switch For Inflammation In Allergic Asthma and COPD Identified

Research shows that two receptors of an inflammatory molecule play opposite roles in inflammation, suggesting new strategies for treatment.

Genetic Differences Behind Smell Sensitivity

Scientists have identified the genetic basis behind why different people display differing sensitivities and perceptions of smells.

Bees Remain Altruistic When The Queen Dies

A new study has shown that honeybees show remarkable altruism towards their colony even when faced with the collapse of their colony.

Multiracial People Value Being Correctly Identified, Study

Research shows that multiracial people are often misidentified and value accurate identification more so than single-race individuals.

Sunscreen Inspired By Barrier Reef Corals

Researchers have created UV sunscreen filters which mimic the natural sun protection used by corals on the Great Barrier Reef.

‘Junk DNA’ Can Control Cell Development

Researchers have confirmed that non-protein-coding human DNA can play a significant role in controlling cell development.