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Drug-Resistant Bugs Surge During Pilgrimage Season

Scientists have detected a 20-fold increase in drug-resistant bacteria in South Asian waters during pilgrimage season.

How Badly Do India’s Universities Need To Chase World Rankings?

Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani discusses whether India’s higher education sector should focus on chasing world university rankings.

Cost Effective To Track Hepatitis B Carriers

A study has determined that monitoring inactive chronic hepatitis B carriers is a cost-effective strategy for managing the disease in China.

Yin Yang Mutation Linked To Insulinoma

Chinese researchers have linked recurrent mutations in the Yin Yang 1 (YY1) gene to insulinoma oncogenesis.

Biodegradable Vascular Stents That Dissolve And Disappear

Researchers from the United States and China have developed biodegradable magnesium alloy stents for the treatment of hardening arteries.

Super-Bright Nanocrystals For Diagnostic Testing

Researchers in Australia and China have used optical fibers to illuminate nanocrystals at three orders of magnitude over quantum dots.

Japanese Unis Dominate Shanghai Jiao Tong A-Pac Rankings

Japanese universities continue to dominate the Asia-Pacific region in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Restricting Calories May Extend Longevity, Study Finds

Scientists in China have found that restricting calorie intake promotes growth of gut bacteria associated with increased lifespan in mice.

Two-Drug Combination Reduced Risk Of Stroke, Study

Scientists report that a simple two-drug combination reduces the risk of subsequent strokes in patients in China.