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Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd. and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are furthering their collaboration to bring advanced semiconductor research capabilities and talent development opportunities to Singapore. The Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab – established in 2018 and located on the NUS Kent Ridge campus – will be expanded with state-of-the-art semiconductor process equipment in a larger, more advanced cleanroom. In addition, Applied Materials and NUS are collaborating on programmes designed to strengthen Singapore’s talent pipeline.

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Breast cancer takes a major toll on Caribbean women. They are often diagnosed at a younger age than women in the U.S., and have one of the highest mortality rates worldwide. A new study in JAMA Network Open suggests that these higher rates may be linked to shifting patterns in reproductive health.

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Scientists from Cleveland Clinic and Cornell University have designed a publicly-available software and web database to break down barriers to identifying key protein-protein interactions to treat with medication.

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Carnations, prized for their diverse colors and long vase life, have had their genomes completely sequenced, marking a significant advancement in floral biology. This study offers detailed insights into the genetic underpinnings of this popular flower, crucial for guiding breeding programs aimed at enhancing its aesthetic and practical qualities. The comprehensive genome map provides a foundation for exploring the complex interplay between gene expression and the carnation's rich phenotypic variation.

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Researchers have made a key discovery in agricultural science, identifying transcription factors AcREM14 and AcC3H1 that significantly boost kiwifruit’s resistance to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, the bacterium behind the devastating bacterial canker.

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A radioterapia é um tratamento comum para o câncer, mas ela poderia também ajudar a tratar ritmos cardíacos nocivos? A Mayo Clinic concluiu recentemente o primeiro ensaio clínico em humanos utilizando a terapia com feixe de prótons, um tipo de radiação para tratar pacientes com arritmias potencialmente fatais. Os pesquisadores afirmam que os resultados iniciais são encorajadores.

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La radioterapia es un tratamiento común para el cáncer, ¿pero también podría ayudar a tratar los ritmos cardíacos perjudiciales? Mayo Clinic recientemente concluyó el primer ensayo clínico en humanos utilizando la terapia con haz de protones, un tipo de radiación para tratar a pacientes con arritmias potencialmente mortales. Los investigadores afirman que los resultados iniciales son alentadores.

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Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but could it also help treat dangerous heart rhythms? Mayo Clinic recently completed the first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy, a type of radiation, to treat patients with potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. They say initial results are encouraging.