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New Australia-China Cancer Research Center In Jiangsu, China

The joint Australia-China cancer research center in Jiangsu, China will focus on cancer, inflammation and infectious disease.

Nemo And Other Reef Fish Can See Colors We Can’t

If Disney's Nemo, Marlin and Dory were real, they would probably be able to see color regions in greater detail than we can.

Researchers Crowdsource For Novel Malarial Drugs

Once the domain of IT, researchers have adopted a crowdsourced approach to finding alternatives to artemisinin for malarial treatment.

Synthetic Oil Delayed ALS Symptoms In Mice: Study

A potential treatment may help delay motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease brought into the spotlight by the ice bucket challenge.

Nanoparticles Shaped Like Rods & Worms Enter Cell Nucleus More Easily

Nanoparticles shaped like rods and worms are most effective at broaching the barrier surrounding the cell nucleus, a study has shown.

Ironically, Camouflaging Octopi & Squids Are Colorblind: Study

While they can effortlessly blend with the colors of their environment, cephalopods like cuttlefish, squid and octopus are themselves colorblind.

‘Smashing’ Buckyballs With Light Makes A Whole New Crystal

For the first time, X-ray light has effectively created a new type of crystal phase for crystals called buckyballs, according to a new study.

Waterproofing Gadgets May Just Be One Spray Away

The new protective coating could be used to waterproof mobile phones, prevent ice from forming on airplanes, or protect boat hulls from corroding.

Scientists Zoom Into Tooth Decay At The Nanoscale

The research has resulted in the first-ever three-dimensional map showing the positions of magnesium ions critical in the tooth decay process.