Editorials

Novartis Loses Historic India Patent Case On Cancer Drug Glivec

After a seven year protracted battle, the Supreme Court of India has rejected a patent application by Swiss pharma giant Novartis for an updated version of its blockbuster drug.

April 5, 2013

Bruce Alberts: The US Has “Lost Its Way” In R&D Leadership

In a new editorial published in Science magazine, its Editor-in-Chief, Bruce Alberts, discusses his concerns about the reduction in U.S. federal R&D investment in 2013.

March 25, 2013

Philippines’ Reproductive Health Law Here – Now What?

On Thursday, the Supreme Court halted the implementation of the Philippines’ first reproductive health law, issuing a 120-day status quo ante to review court challenges.

March 25, 2013

After Fukushima: The Future Of Nuclear Power In Asia

Before the nuclear disaster at Fukushima on March 11, 2011, Asia was seen as the nuclear powerhouse of the future, but the situation has changed since then, writes Vlado Vivoda.

March 18, 2013

Live Fast, Die Young: The War On Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotics have provided a short-term advantage in the arms race against bacteria, but can we stay ahead? Zaria Gorvett discusses.

March 15, 2013

Philippine Cities Tackle Climate Change

Philippine’s Davao city is fighting climate-related hazards by implementing a series of emergency response programs.

March 11, 2013

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Child Marriages

On International Women’s Day this year (March 8), The United Nations Population Fund focuses the spotlight on the problem of child marriages.

March 11, 2013

Lessons For Asia From The Horse Meat Scandal

What can we in Asia learn from the horsemeat contamination scandal in Europe? David Tan discusses.

February 28, 2013

Of Mice & Men: Role Of Mice In Biomedical Research Questioned

A new study in PNAS raises questions about the fundamental role of mice in biomedical research.

February 25, 2013

Will Nalanda University Be A Success?

Nalanda University’s success will require the extended commitment of various government ministries and its international partners, writes Dr. Pushkar.

February 14, 2013