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Scientists Find Genes Linked To Blindness

Scientists Find Genes Linked To Blindness

Singapore scientists have identified three new genes associated with Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in Chinese people.

New Bird Flu Test Kit Detects H5N1 Virus Within Hours

New Bird Flu Test Kit Detects H5N1 Virus Within Hours

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new H5N1 bird flu diagnostic kit that detects all known strains of the virus with a single test.