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In the Lab

Autoimmunity’s Perfect Storm: B Cells, NKT Cells & Lipids

B cells do more than produce antibodies; they also play a role in autoimmunity by hyper-activating NKT cells.

Features

Thinking Beyond Organics For Safe Food And Water In South Asia

Broader alliances nudging markets towards public interest can save the organic movement, writes Nalaka Gunawardene.

In the Lab

First Baby Screened Using MALBAC Technology Born

A powerful single cell whole genome amplification method known as MALBAC allows for the precise screening of monogenic disorders.

Malaysia Joins Global STEM Alliance

The Global STEM Alliance has been formed to help emerging economies get a leg up in scientific education.

In the Lab

What Set The Earth’s Plates In Motion?

Scientists have developed a model that explains why the Earth is the only planet in our solar system which experiences plate tectonics.

In the Lab

The Gift Of The Gab Is In The Genes

Scientists have identified the genes that contribute to language learning in early childhood.

Health

Sticking To Traditional Diet Helps American Asians Beat Diabetes

Asian Americans are at a greater risk of diabetes than their Caucasian counterparts but they can counteract it by staying on a traditional Asian diet.

Features

How ICTs Can Help Protect Cambodian Laborers

A mobile phone-based quiz is helping Better Factories Cambodia reach out to workers and educate them on their rights.

In the Lab

Budgies: More Body Aware Than Humans

Who are you calling bird brain? It turns out that birds are more precise in navigating their bodies than humans are.

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