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Got Milk? These Spiders Do
Scientists have discovered a species of jumping spider that is capable of producing milk for its offspring, a trait previously thought to be unique to mammals.
Promising Phase 3 Results For Green Valley’s Alzheimer’s Drug
The marine-derived compound GV-971 was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Rose Myrtle Extract Contains Potent Antimicrobial Compound
Scientists in China have identified an active ingredient in rose myrtle that could be used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2018
This month, our articles featuring leading ladies in science were popular; news about decaffeinated tea and probiotics also drew interest.
What Makes Whale Baleen So Tough?
By studying the structure of the filter-feeding apparatus of whales, researchers hope to design better materials for the maritime industry.
Commute Or Switch Jobs? 45 Minutes Marks The Threshold
According to research by Chinese scientists, 45 minutes of commute time is an inflection point for switching jobs or housing location.
Folding Drugs Into DNA Origami To Kill Tumors
Scientists in China have devised a nanotechnology platform to deliver interfering RNAs and anticancer drugs to tumors.
Tsinghua University Wins Student Supercomputing Competition At SC18
A computing cluster built by students from Tsinghua University outperformed those of 14 other international teams in a variety of tasks, including parallel deep learning and weather forecasting.
Neutrophils Used As ‘Trojan Horse’ To Target Brain Tumors
Scientists in China have loaded immune cells with nanoparticles containing an antitumor drug for cancer therapy and imaging.
