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Reovirus could cross the blood-brain barrier to reach tumours, where it is hoped they will replicate and kill the cancer cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Virus that can help treat brain tumours identified

The research demonstrated that the virus could be administered through a single-dose intravenous drip.

4 Jan 2018 10:44 AM

The blood test measures a specific peptide to inform if a patient has the very earliest stages of Alzheimers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists reveal the way blood clots reduce the chance of infection

Clotting is a vital process to prevent life-threatening blood loss following an injury.

14 July 2018 11:15 AM

They also recommended an initiative where ten minutes of physical activity was combined with lessons and walking meetings for children (Photo: AFP)

Better eye-to-hand coordination could make kids smarter: Study

The children's interceptive timing skills tended to predict their attainment in mathematics.

11 July 2018 9:50 AM

In its 2D form, gold becomes flexible that adds to its potential of being used more efficiently such as in bendable screens. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's thinnest '2D' gold measures just two atoms

Scientists have created the world's thinnest gold measuring two atoms thick or million times thinner than a fingernail.

7 Aug 2019 2:01 AM

This newly discovered natural plaster is a film of protein, a fiftieth the thickness of a human hair that keeps out bacteria including E.coli and staphylococcus aureus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaseline may not help cuts and scrapes get better, says study

While experts say Vaseline prevents scabs so injuries are less itchy and heal faster, study finds it stops body forming...

27 Jun 2018 8:23 AM