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Nanoparticle Delivers, Tracks Cancer Drugs

Researchers have synthesized a new nanoparticle that delivers cancer drugs to cells while monitoring the drug release in real time.

Bees’ Perfect Landing Inspires Robot Aircraft

Scientists have discovered how the honeybee can land anywhere with precision – and the knowledge may help build incredible robot aircraft.

Agilent & DGIST To Launch Neurometabolomics Lab

Agilent Technologies and DGIST have launched a new Neurometabolomics Excellence Research Center in Daegu, South Korea.

Body Mass More Nurture Than Nature, Study

A DNA study in more than 20,000 pairs of siblings has found that the influence of genes on BMI scores is lower than previously thought.

Birth Of First Baby Can Trigger Anxiety

Around a third of first-time mothers experience anxiety symptoms after the birth of their baby, a new study has found.

Bats Confirmed As Source Of SARS

Scientists have isolated a very close relative of the SARS coronavirus from bats in China, confirming them as the origin of the pandemic.

Andrew Holmes Elected President Of The Australian Academy of Science

Organic electronics pioneer Professor Andrew Holmes has been elected as the next President of the Australian Academy of Science.

New Drug Could Ease Pain In Common Bowel Disease

Australian researchers have identified the mechanism of pain relief of a new drug for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

Type I Diabetes Alters White Blood Cell Count

A study has found that having type I diabetes alters the white blood cell count in the body, causing inflammatory effects and further disease.