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Gastric Banding Rapidly Reverses Diabetes

Researchers have shown that gastric banding, a form of weight loss surgery, brings about rapid reversal of diabetes in some patients.

Females Get Defensive In Sperm Wars

Female mice exposed to a risk of sperm competition produce more defensive ova, says a new study.

China’s ‘Pollution Diet’: A Touchstone For The National Modernization Project

The State Council of China aims to reduce airborne particles by 25 percent in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.

Studies Link Sleep Disorder To Death Risks

New studies show how critical it is for adults with obstructive sleep apnea to seek treatment for the sleep disorder.

University Of Melbourne Develops Therapy For Parkinson’s Disease

The University of Melbourne and Procypra Therapeutics have agreed to develop therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease.

Lemons Fly As Jet Fuel Of The Future

A researcher in Australia hopes to use a chemical found in lemons and other citrus fruits to make clean, renewable jet fuel.

Australia And India To Collaborate On Clean Fuel Production

A six million dollar Australia-India partnership project will focus on improving processes involved in the production of dimethyl ether (DME), a clean-burning synthetic fuel.

Drinking In Pregnancy Affects Children Academically

Pregnant women who regularly drink as little as two glasses of wine can adversely impact their child's results at school, says a new study.

Photons On Demand Now Possible With Breakthrough

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in photonics that will help create extremely compact optical chips that deliver a photon at a time.