National University of Singapore
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Body clock insight may offer a new way to end jet lag
Recent findings could pave the way for new approaches to treating disorders related to our body clock, researchers report.
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Natural supplement can benefit sleep and gut bacteria
Researchers have discovered dual benefits of a naturally occurring supplement on sleep and gut health.
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Surprising find could lead to drugs for severe allergic reactions
Researchers have identified the first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies.
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Diabetes drug benefits heart failure patients in a surprising way
A drug originally developed for diabetes may benefit people with heart failure and improve cardiac outcomes without acting as a diuretic, a new study shows.
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Kids who wait for big rewards are more likely to do well in school
Kids who are better able to delay gratification are more likely to do well in school and have fewer behavioral problems, research finds.
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‘Powerhouse’ gene plays key role in kidney failure
Discovery of a gene that plays a role in regulating energy supply to cells that drive kidney failure could lead to new treatments.
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New solar cells break efficiency record
Researchers have engineered a new perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient.
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Fish scale waste could remove dye pollution from water
Researchers have a new way to turn fish scale waste into a tool for ridding water of a dye linked with potential health risks such as cancer.
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Can the Zika vaccine fight brain cancer?
New research potentially offers a new treatment alternative for brain cancer patients who currently have a poor prognosis.
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Wearable device lets people with visual impairment ‘see’ stuff
A new wearable device called AiSee uses artificial intelligence to help people with visual impairment "see" objects around them.
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Mosquito protein could block dengue virus infection
A protein found in a mosquito's exoskeleton could offer protection against dengue virus, a new study shows.
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Nasal spray vaccine may offer better, longer COVID protection
Administering a COVID-19 vaccine as a nasal spray, rather than as an injection, may increase the vaccine’s overall effectiveness.