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Infographic – China’s Rare Earth Monopoly Slipping
China remains the largest producer of rare earths, but other countries are developing their sources of these materials, this weekend’s infographic.
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Repurposing an Anti-Inflammatory Drug to Treat a Life-Threatening Disease
Researchers successfully identified a common drug compound, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, that is active against all growing stages of the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.
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Taking a Break
We’ll resume our regular posting on Monday 10 June, with contributed posts filling in on some days.
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Infographic – Microsoft, IBM Lead A.I. Patent Race
The data show as of January 2019, Microsoft leads in the number of A.I. patents in its portfolio with more than 18,300, followed by IBM with about 15,000 patents.
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Gut Microbe Links to Autism Revealed
Lab mice with bacteria transplanted from human intestines show signs that autism behaviors may result from the state of their gut microbes.
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A Long Road – Looking After Your Traveling Employees
If we really want to get out there and see the business landscape, we’ve got to get our employees in cars, on trains, and in planes.
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Strep A Vaccine Project Launched
An international initiative is underway to begin work on a vaccine against group A streptococcus infections becoming resistant to today’s antibiotics.
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Liquid Biopsy Screening Start-Up Launches, Gains $110M
A new enterprise is starting up, developing early-stage cancer screening with a single blood test, based on research at Johns Hopkins University.
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Synthetic Cannabidiol Shown to Reduce Seizures
A synthetic form of cannabidiol, or CBD, a derivative of cannabis, is shown in tests with lab rats to reduce the occurrence of seizures from epilepsy.
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Home Chronic Disease Blood Test in Development
A university chemistry lab and start-up company are developing a home monitoring device that aims to reduce repeated clinic visits by people with chronic diseases.