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Vitamin A-Enriched Bananas Go On Human Trials
The orange colored pro-vitamin A-enriched banana could have a profound impact on vitamin A deficiency in East Africa.
Treatment For Deadly Nipah On The Horizon
The monoclonal antibody m102.4 prevents death in primates infected with Nipah virus even when administered 5 days after infection.
Helping Computers Perceive Gender
Scientists have developed a mathematical model based on 3D facial scans that enables computers to objectively perceive gender.
From Sri Lankan Elephants To Shoppers
An approach originally developed to track Sri Lankan elephants has been applied to study consumer behavior.
Bridging The Gaps In Asian Vaccine Development
Countries in Asia hope that home-grown, locally manufactured vaccines will meet domestic needs, but considerable challenges stand in the way, say experts and industry leaders at the World Vaccine Congress Asia.
Oxidative Damage To Liver Worsens Obesity
Research from Monash University has uncovered the link between diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease: oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Tiny Plastic Dwellers Exert Big Impact On Oceans
Micro-organisms colonizing small pieces of plastic waste in the ocean might be breaking them down, but could also have negative effects such as plastic ingestion and ecosystem disruption.
Algae Able To Switch Quantum Coherence On & Off
Scientists have found that the quantum coherence of light harvesting systems in single-celled algae is controlled by a single amino acid switch.
New Skulls Show Oldest Neandertal Traits
The 17 skulls from Spain's Sima de los Huesos are the oldest reliably-dated humans to show clear Neandertal morphology.
