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Working toward eradication of avian influenza

Yoshihiro Sakoda, DVM, Ph.D.Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Research Center for Zoonosis Control (CZC)Research areas: Avian influenza, microbiology, disease controlResponsible Official of the OIE Reference Laboratory at Hokkaido University From April to…

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Researcher finds how cancer cells spreads

In a study published in Nature Communications, cancer researchers at Kanazawa University identify mechanisms by which malignant tumor cells extend their toxicity to distinct cell types and in turn help them spread. Most tumors consist…

elastomers

Elastomers develop stronger bonds of attachment

Molecular interactions within gels and rubbers can be controlled to fabricate stronger and more elastic materials. Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers, that are found in automobile and airplane parts, in…