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Distinguish normal cells and cancer cells
Biology

Distinguish normal cells and cancer cells

One of the current obstacles to cancer treatment is the difficulty of directing cures to the destruction of malignant cells without destroying other healthy cells.

December 17, 2018
The secret to the silkworm's healthy stomach
Biology

The secret to the silkworm's healthy stomach

Silkworms have a unique ability to eat poisonous mulberry leaves without any harm, and scientists are gradually understanding why: silkworms contain a special digestive…

December 17, 2018
GM crops do not harm beneficial beetles
Biology

GM crops do not harm beneficial beetles

Genetically modified plants using Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a common soil bacterium, to kill pests will not harm the natural enemies of pests, according to a new stud…

December 17, 2018
American sex hormones use fish trap blood
Animal world

American sex hormones use fish trap blood

The parasitic invasive fish with scary shapes harms native animals to the point that American authorities have to develop a new method to limit their reproduction.

December 16, 2018
Eliminate mimosa trees
Scientific application

Eliminate mimosa trees

Mai Duong grows fast, thrives, strong births can quickly form carpets, large shrubs and forests, overwhelming other species that cannot grow.

December 16, 2018
Pesticides are harming rice
Scientific application

Pesticides are harming rice

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) called on farmers to limit the use of pesticides in rice fields because they destroy the natural enemies of the most fea…

December 16, 2018