Secondary drugs in a flu pandemic
In a global influenza pandemic, small stockpiles of a secondary flu medication could extend the effectiveness of primary drug stockpiles, according to recent research. Source:Secondary drugs in a flu pandemic
Immune system's role in narcolepsy
Scientists have identified a gene associated with narcolepsy, a disorder that causes disabling daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, irresistible bouts of sleep that can strike at any time, and disturbed sleep at night. Source:Immune system's role in narcolepsy
Clues for space-based chirality
A team of researchers carefully analysed samples of meteorites and found tantalising clues regarding chirality. SLAM presented the questions submitted by readers to Dr. Jason Dworkin who worked on the study. Source:Clues for space-based chirality
Sequencing the cow's genetic code
Sequencing the bovine genome is now complete, paving the way for research into more sustainable food production, taking into account the needs of an increasing world population. Source:Sequencing the cow's genetic code
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