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From Tanks To Malaria Parasites
A new malaria diagnosis method based on anti-tank missile technology is more sensitive and can detect the disease at an earlier stage than current methods.
How Viruses Mimic The Immune System To Evade It
Researchers have determined the structure of a protein that enables cytomegaloviruses to escape detection by the immune system, m04 immunoevasin.
Oxidative Damage To Liver Worsens Obesity
Research from Monash University has uncovered the link between diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease: oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Synchrotron Uncovers Nanostructure Of Milk
Scientists say that understanding the nanostructure of milk could lead to the development of vitamin-enhanced milk or even new forms of drug delivery.
Difficult Labor In Overweight Women Due To Faulty Switch
The ion channel hERG, found to control contractions during labor, is dysregulated in obese women, possibly explaining the pregnancy complications associated with high BMI.
Spoilt Scaffolds Underlie Some Brain Defects
Scientists have identified the gene TUBB5 that regulates the microtubule scaffold in neurons, thereby playing an important role in healthy brain development.
DNA Structure Aids Bacterial Survival
Scientists have found that bacterial DNA switches to a more compact form to survive under dry conditions.
Estradiol Could Help Female Schizophrenics
A randomized clinical study has shown that estradiol alleviates symptoms of schizophrenia in women who were resistant to other forms of treatment.
Helping Scientists Discover Fresh Insights
Australia has unveiled a state of the art research visualization facility that helps accelerate scientific discoveries.
