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A Two-In-One Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscope
Researchers have developed an endoscope which allows them to simultaneously see and treat tumors in the colon.
Four-Strain Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved in Korea
The health authority of South Korea has approved the first Korean-made vaccine to cover four influenza strains.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015
Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.
MERS Vaccine Unlikely Soon, Experts Say
Due to the difficulty of finding a suitable animal model to study the disease, researchers do not expect a working MERS vaccine within the next few years.
Live Fast, Die Later?
A study in roundworms has shown that speed of movement could be a useful predictor of longevity.
Blue Light Could Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
A combination of blue LED light and light-activated porphyrin has been shown to reduce symptoms of an Alzheimer's-like disease in fruit flies.
Nano-Fasteners Make Fuel Cells A Snap
Scientists have used nanofabricated pillars to make the bond between electrodes and membranes in fuel cells five times stronger.
ASLAN & Hyundai Pharm Collaborate To Develop Cancer Drug
The two companies will conduct clinical trials to assess varlitinib in the treatment of aggressive bile duct cancer, a disease prevalent in South Korea.
Teasing Out Protein Folding With Tiny Tweezers
Scientists were able to observe the folding and unfolding of a single membrane protein using magnetic tweezers.
