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Eastern European research blighted by funding shortfall
Funding for science in eastern Europe continues to be overlooked, despite years of economic growth
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Sugars recruited in fight against persistent infections
Combining a sugar with an antibiotic could be a novel way to treat infections such as tuberculosis
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BASF chemical plant gets the go-ahead in China
Chemical giant gets green light for largest MDI plant in China after vowing to protect the environment
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New radioisotope bodes well for cancer treatment
A new terbium isotope could be better at killing cancers and have fewer side effects than current therapeutic radioisotopes
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Small molecule hope for muscular dystrophy
A compound that enables protein production to 'skip' mutations found in muscular dystrophy patients has been discovered
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ESF-EUROHORCs merger rejected in tight vote
A proposed merger between two European bodies to create a unified voice for European research has collapsed
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Nanodiamond aerogel hammered out on anvil
An amorphous carbon aerogel can be transformed into a nanodiamond aerogel at pressures of 20GPa
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Ecstasy substitute poses major health risks
The designer drug benzylpiperazine may damage the kidneys and liver, researchers have discovered
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New data reignites eye drug debate
The much cheaper but unlicensed option is as effective, according to interim results, but safety remains a talking point
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Endosulfan banned as agreement is reached with India
A global ban on the pesticide endosulfan has been introduced after initial resistance from the Indian government was overcome
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Zinc complexes as anti-microbial wound dressings
Thin films containing metals could be deposited onto fabrics to kill bacteria
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Revolutionary new single-cell labelling method
Mass spectrometry coupled with flow cytometry enables researchers to gain unprecedented information on single cells
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Turn on, tune in, power up
Nanoantennas that can 'pick up' a wide range of light wavelengths could be used to augment solar cells
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NewsHealth benefits of blended fruit juice
Drinking the perfect blend of fruits could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease
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Teva sidelines Valeant with $6.8bn Cephalon bid
The move increases product diversity at the generics giant and strengthens its branded products portfolio
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Animal testing alternatives for China
Chinese researchers are starting to investigate alternatives to animal testing in a bid to modernise and cut costs
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Anticancer drug found to cause zinc deficiency
Researchers now know why cisplatin, a leading cancer drug, causes zinc deficiency in patients
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Turning heat into electricity with polymers
Controlling the oxidation state of a conducting polymer could provide a cheap way to turn heat into electricity
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New hope for malaria drugs as sickle cell protection unravelled
Understanding how the sickle cell anaemia gene protects its carriers from malaria may lead to new therapies