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The Chromosomal Catastrophes Behind Esophageal Cancer
A study using whole genome sequencing has shown that esophageal cancer patients have highly mutated and rearranged genomes.
Accurate, Non-Invasive Test For Alzheimer’s
A non-invasive blood test based on miRNA could improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to as high as 91 percent accuracy.
STD Vaccine Developed For Koala Bears
A Chlamydia vaccine for koala bears has been shown to be both safe and effective, potentially enhancing conservation efforts.
Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated
A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014
From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!
Fruit Fly Lights Up Brain Wiring
A study in flies shows that alternative splicing could be one explanation for the complexity of the brain.
Four Fruit Flies One And The Same
Recognizing that four pests are actually a single species could lead to better international cooperation, quarantine measures, and ultimately, food security.
Arrested Development Because Of Sedimentation
Australian researchers have found that suspended sedimentation in coastal environments prolongs the development of local fish larvae.
Thin Melanomas Are More Dangerous
Data analysis has highlighted that patients diagnosed with the most common form of melanoma have poorer prognosis.
