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Attacking Tumors With Salmonella ‘Warheads’

The bacterium that causes dreaded food poisoning can be engineered to target tumors and inhibit their growth, while also delivering drugs.

Protein Found To Slow Onset Of Alzheimer’s

The protein interleukin-33, which regulates immune function, has also been found to reduce deposits of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of mice.

The Women Of The Asian Scientist 100 (VIDEO)

From the co-discoverer of carbon nanotubes to the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize, here are the 15 female scientists featured on the AS100 list.

Just How Far Away Are Planetary Nebulae?

Astronomers have developed a method to more accurately estimate distances between the Earth and fascinating space phenomena known as planetary nebulae.

Perovskite Solar Cells Made 30 Percent More Efficient

A rose petal-inspired design has helped improve the energy conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells.