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Stay Cool And Eat Bamboo
Pandas can survive on a diet of bamboo thanks to their exceptionally low metabolic rate, scientists say.
Double Crosslinking For Super Strong Hydrogels
Researchers have developed a self-recovering hydrogel with high mechanical strength.
Gene For Better Rice Found
Scientists have found a gene that regulates rice quality, making it possible to breed high quality rice without a compromise in yield.
Gene Editing Boosts The Efficiency Of Sperm Replacement Cells
Modifying the DNA methylation status of haploid stem cells has helped to improve the number of healthy mouse pups born.
A Self-Walking Actuator Inspired By Caterpillars
Scientists have designed an actuator that can form complex three-dimensional structures in response to differing levels of humidity.
Fight-Or-Flight Reflex Circuit Uncovered In Mice
Using optogenetics and neural tracing methods, scientists mapped the fight-or-flight reflex circuit in the brains of mice.
Sea Cucumber Saccharide Could Make Safe Anticoagulant
Researchers have identified an oligosaccharide that can selectively inhibit the rate-limiting enzyme of the blood coagulation cascade.
7 Must-Read Stories In June 2015
From Singapore's top science movers and shakers to her young, rising scientists, here are some of our most popular articles from the month of June.
Amyloid Fibrils Help To Stabilize Enzymes In Gels
Researchers have exploited the self-assembly properties of amyloid fibrils to make enzymatically-active microgels.
