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Home-Based Palliative Care Just As Good Or Even Better

Cancer patients cared for at home tend to live longer than those in hospitals, according to a study from Japan.

How The Humble Newt Got Its Regenerative Powers

By observing muscle fiber cells in newts as they regenerated limbs, researchers now have a clearer picture of how they developed this exceptional ability.

Astaxanthin, The All-New Memory Booster Derived From Salmon

Astaxanthin, a red pigment derived from salmon and crustaceans, elevated the learning and memory capacity of mice in a study.

The Spooky Protein That Regulates Gene Expression In Flies

Insects need carefully controlled amounts of steroid hormone to molt, and the “Ouija Board” protein plays an important role in this process.

Tubulin-Targeting Anticancer Drugs Made More Specific

Researchers have developed anticancer agents to target the proteins that help cancer cells to divide and multiply.

Solving The REM Sleep Mystery

Using genetic tools to manipulate activity of a specific class of neurons in the brain, neuroscientists have identified the neural circuit involved in REM sleep.

Double The Quantum Fun

A detailed analysis of the electrical characteristics of a tiny transistor made from two quantum dots could help researchers design devices to manipulate single electrons.

7 Must-Read Stories In June 2015

From Singapore's top science movers and shakers to her young, rising scientists, here are some of our most popular articles from the month of June.

Nanogram-Precision Weighing With Micro-Cantilevers

Researchers have developed a system that can measure tiny differences in weight even in a liquid environment.