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10 Asian Biotech Innovations To Watch In 2015
Check out these Asian biotech innovations that might soon be reaching a market near you!
A Quantum Leap For Hard Drives
The ability to store information for as long as six hours could change the approach to developing quantum communication systems.
Kisspeptins Linked To Male Brains & Female Fertility
Previously known to regulate female fertility, kisspeptin has now been shown to be involved in molding male brains.
Of Bees, Mites and Viruses
A study documents the spread of bee-killing viruses through New Zealand via the parasitic mite Varroa destructor.
Natural Killer Cells Activated By Bacteria Also Fight Cancer
A new study shows that bacteria-activated NK cells participate in the anti-tumor immune response.
Cat & Dog Allergens Detected In Homes Without Pets
Soft toys are a source of cat and dog allergens regardless of whether the home has pets, according to a study.
Slippery Fault Unleased 2011 Japan Tsunami
The Tohoku fault is more slippery than expected and this may explain why the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami.
How Does Low Birth Weight Affect You Later In Life?
People born weighing less than 1,500 grams tend to be shorter, have fewer friends and achieve fewer educational qualifications by the time they reach their 20s, finds a new study..
Vietnam Vets Twice As Likely To Have Leukemia, Study
Vietnam war veterans have double the rate of chronic lymphatic leukemia compared to the general population, says a new study.
African Fever Patients Often Misdiagnosed With Malaria
Scientists have found that many African patients hospitalized with fever are wrongly diagnosed with Malaria when they have other infections.
