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Autoimmunity Linked To Unstable Proteins

HLA alleles that encode for more unstable proteins are associated with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease.

RIKEN & U Hasanuddin To Collaborate On Rice Research

The MoU between the RIKEN Nishina Center and Universitas Hasanuddin will focus on developing new breeds of Indonesian rice.

The Birth Of Little Twin Stars

High resolution observations and supercomputer modeling have allowed astronomers to understand the formation of binary stars.

Studying Surface Tension With Kitchen Sink Science

A study on loops and soap film generates further questions on topics from vertebrate gut formation to materials science.

Monash & Takeda Take On Gastrointestinal Disease

The research alliance between Monash and Takeda will investigate nano-medicine for gastrointestinal diseases, among other projects.

Honeybee Hive Sealant Stimulates Hair Growth

Honeybee propolis treatment encourages hair growth in mice that have been shaved or waxed.

Sosei Enters Peptide Market With Jitsubo Acqusition

The acquisition of peptide technology company Jitsubo diversifies Sosei's existing pipeline.

The Rove Beetle’s Elegant Solution

A asymmetric and two-way folding of rove beetle wings could inspire the design of structures from solar panels to umbrellas.

How To Make Zebrafish Switch Sex

Scientists have found that the number of primordial germ cells regulates the gonadal switch in zebrafish.