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Spice Up Your Memory With Tumeric

Just one gram of turmeric added to breakfast could help improve memory in older people with pre-diabetes, study says.

ACE-Inhibitors Associated With Lower ALS Risk

Drugs used to control high blood pressure might also be useful in reducing the risk of developing ALS, scientists say.

Genome Of Anti-Cancer Fungus Sequenced

Known to be rich in anti-tumor terpenes, the Antrodia cinnamomea fungus has had its genome sequenced.

Putting The Brakes On DNA Replication

Modifying histone by adding a single molecule of ubiquitin can help to slow down DNA replication and prevent errors during times of cellular stress.

Nine Asians Awarded 2014 TWAS Prizes

Scientists from China, Taiwan, India and Malaysia have been recognized for their work with the 2014 TWAS Prizes.

Making 3D Metamaterials With A Natural Bent

RIKEN scientists have developed a method to fabricate three dimensional isotropic metamaterials of up to 4 mm by 4 mm in size.

Dairy In Asian Diets Could Reduce Stroke

Taiwanese who took three to seven servings of dairy products a week were no fatter than those who did not and experienced benefits such as a lower risk of stroke.

Immunologists Awarded Inaugural Tang Prize

Professors Tasuku Honjo and James P. Allison share the inaugural Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Asia's Nobel Prize equivalent.

Spotting Refractory Epilepsy Early With Scalp EEG

Scientists have developed an automated and quantitative method of diagnosing epilepsy in children based on scalp EEG.