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Bone deformities. Jaundice. Anemia. Chest pain. Fatigue. These are some common symptoms of thalassemia1, an inherited blood disorder caused by an abnormal hemoglobin molecule, which inhibits the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin or red blood cells. Such hemoglobinopathies or hemoglobin ...
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International scientific consortium, the SpatioTemporal Omics Consortium (STOC), produces the first spatiotemporal maps of cellular dynamics in mice, Drosophila, zebrafish, and Arabidopsis, using BGI-Research’s world-leading Stereo-seq technology.Shenzhen, May 4 – International scientists led by Chi...
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6.7 million deaths. US$966 billion in healthcare spending in 2021. An estimated 643 million sufferers by 2030, and 783 million by 20451.Not to mention the tremendous impact to the quality of life of patients.This is the cost of diabetes mellitus, which is rightly regarded as one of the most serious ...
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These little-known, palm-like plants appeared before the age of dinosaurs, survived alongside these large reptiles, and were even eaten by them. Unlike the dinosaurs, however, they still exist today1.Cycad in forestKnown as cycads or “living fossil plants”, they are the oldest surviving seed-bearing...
Ever since Charles Darwin proposed the Universal Common Ancestry hypothesis in ‘On the Origin of Species’ more than 160 years ago, scientists have been refining aspects of the theory.While Darwin relied on observation, examination and hypothesis, today’s scientists can apply whole genome data ...
The research will provide insights into the development of potential treatments for neurological diseases and obesity, among other human conditions.Visualization of all cell clusters coloured by major cell types. A total of 113 cell clusters were identified in the dataset.Shenzhen, April 13, 2022: I...
Rice. A versatile cereal grain thrown at weddings for prosperity, put in salt-shakers to absorb moisture, an abrasive cleanser, and a staple food for half of the world’s population, with 90% of cultivation taking place in Asia.Archaeological findings in China show that rice cultivation dates ba...
Climate change and global warming have impacted agricultural productivity, leading to declining crop yields and escalating food prices worldwide. This has economic and social implications for governments, which has included societal unrest and famine in some instances. As a result, boosting t...
What if the humble baobab tree, cocoa plant and cassava could help solve the world’s growing hunger problems? Globally, about 690 million people – or 8.9% of the world’s population – go to bed hungry. The majority of the world’s undernourished – 381 million – are found in Asia, and more than 25...