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What Doesn’t Break This Hydrogel Makes It Stronger
Mimicking how natural muscles become stronger under strain, researchers in Japan have developed a hydrogel that becomes stronger and stiffer upon repeated stretching.
Socially Isolated Mice Have Difficulty Forming Relationships
Researchers in Japan have found that social proximity in mice is not only influenced by individual behavioral traits, but also those of surrounding individuals.
PHC Acquires Thermo Fisher’s Pathology Arm For US$1.14B
The acquisition will allow PHC Holdings Corporation to expand its portfolio of products and services across diabetes care, diagnostics, life sciences and healthcare IT.
How Breast Cancer Stem Cells Multiply
Scientists in Japan have identified a signaling pathway that increases the number of cancer stem cells in breast tumors.
Getting To The Root Of Water Flow In Plants
An international team of researchers has discovered how a single plant peptide hormone controls the development of two different cell types central to water flow through plants.
Sniffing Out How Plants Detect And React To Odor
A research group in Japan has found that odors trigger changes in the gene expression of plants, with implications on agriculture and horticulture.
Wasps, Roaches And Crickets Are Pollinators Too
Wasps, crickets and cockroaches play a vital role in the pollination of the non-photosynthetic plant, Mitrastemon yamamotoi.
The Secret To The Strength Of Pearlite
Researchers in Japan have found the principles that grant pearlite its strength and ductility, which could pave the way for stronger construction materials.
Switching Energy Sources In A Heartbeat
A research group in South Korea has identified ketone bodies as a crucial energy source for the heart.
