Can Li – Asian Scientist Magazine

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By combining two methods, scientists have developed a more sensitive and specific test for invasive aspergillosis.

Professor Michael Gillings of Macquarie University argues that premenstural syndrome could have served to break up infertile couples.

The unexpected finding that EphA3 is highly expressed in the tumor microenvironment could lead to a new treatment for blood malignancies.

Saleh Al-Shair asks if science should be taught in native languages or in the global language of scientific research.

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

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

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

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.

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