Although the human genome has been sequenced, research into mechanism of action of genes has…
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Bringing Down The Language Barrier … Automatically
Progress being made by European researchers on automatic speech-to-speech translation technology could help the EU…
New DNA Variants Found That Can Help To Pile On The Pounds
A study of 90,000 people has uncovered new genetic variants close to a gene called…
Premature Infants Benefit From Diets Rich In Protein, Study Suggests
More than 12 percent of babies are born prematurely, up more than 20 percent from…
Rare Textiles From Honduras Ruins Suggests Mayans Produced Fine Fabrics
Very few textiles from the Mayan culture have survived, so the treasure trove of fabrics…
Drug-resistant Tuberculosis On The Increase In The UK
A changing population structure and ongoing migration have increased cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis, according to…
Lasers And Milk: The Common Denominator
Reading about a “random laser” for the first time, you might wonder whether this term…
Closing The Achievement Gap In Math And Science
The latest results from the National Science Foundation’s Math and Science Partnership program show not…
Oil Exploration Tests Off Alaska Prompt Lawsuit
Reuters: A coalition of environmental and Alaska Native groups Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to…
Climate Change Warms Arctic, Cools Antarctica
Reuters: The Arctic and Antarctica are poles apart when it comes to the effects of…