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04 Jan 06:01

US makes abortion pills available in retail pharmacies

The abortion pill gained more importance after the US Supreme Court's controversial decision last summer to overturn the 1973 Roe V. Wade ruling.
08 Nov 03:46

‘Irresponsible’ to raise GST amid uncertain inflation and higher prices: Jamus Lim

November 07, 2022 4:40 PM

SINGAPORE - Raising the goods and services tax (GST) amid the uncertain inflation outlook and higher prices is an “irresponsible” move that should be postponed, Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim said on Monday.

31 Oct 18:26

The three-dimensional structure of PAPP-A has been determined

Researchers have determined the three-dimensional structure of the proteolytic enzyme PAPP-A. The results may allow us to better understand the basic biology that regulates linear growth of vertebrates. The same regulatory mechanisms are also involved in several age-related diseases, and thus, the research is an important step towards the development of novel types of drugs.
20 Oct 09:48

Corrupt endothelial cells protect blood cancer cells from chemotherapy

Endothelial cells -- the cells that line blood vessels -- grown alongside leukemia cells become corrupted and rescue the cancer cells from many chemotherapy drugs, a study found.
28 Sep 16:37

New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer

A new blood test in development has shown ability to screen for numerous types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy, a trial of the test shows.
25 Sep 14:20

Swiss endorse new surveillance powers

Swiss voters give overwhelming approval to new surveillance powers for the country's intelligence agencies.
09 Oct 14:19

Pentagon plans major shift in effort to counter the Islamic State in Syria - Washington Post


Washington Post

Pentagon plans major shift in effort to counter the Islamic State in Syria
Washington Post
The Obama administration backed away Friday from a blighted effort to train Syrian rebels to fight the Islamic State, as the Pentagon announced plans instead to provide direct aid to existing rebel units it believes have better odds of succeeding ...
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