Biotech & pharma
Researchers report surprising AIDS-treatment benefits in Africa
By By Rex Graham | 02 Dec 2010
Genomic fault zones come and go
By By Daniel Kane | 01 Dec 2010
Trials use technology to help young adults achieve healthy weights
By By Doug Ramsey | 01 Dec 2010
Hormone therapy can make the brain ‘younger’
30 Nov 2010
Tests on postmenopausal women taking hormone therapy (HT) suggest that it can make their brains function more like those of younger women.
Winning the war against influenza
22 Nov 2010
Trained bacteria convert bio-wastes into plastic
20 Nov 2010
Cystic fibrosis gene typo is a double whammy
18 Nov 2010
Cholesterol-lowering statins boost bacteria-klling cells
By By Scott LaFee | 18 Nov 2010
Biologists identify genes that control toxic metal accumulation in plants
By By Kim McDonald | 17 Nov 2010
Research uncovers extensive natural recovery after spinal cord injury
By By Debra Kain | 17 Nov 2010
Bioengineers provide adult stem cells with simultaneous chemical, electrical and mechanical cues
By By Daniel Kane | 17 Nov 2010
India, UK sign MoU on joint crop research
12 Nov 2010
Scientists harness the power of electricity in the brain
12 Nov 2010
Researchers say a paralysed patient may someday be able to "think" a foot into flexing or a leg into moving, using technology that harnesses the power of electricity in the brain
TB-drugome provides new targets for anti-tuberculosis drug discovery
By By Scott LaFee | 11 Nov 2010
Scientists identify a cause of Alzheimer's and find remedy
By By Susan Brown | 11 Nov 2010
Lactate in the brain reveals aging process
09 Nov 2010
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The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, took place from 30th November 2023, to 13th December 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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