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T-CiRA & RIKEN To Tackle Rare Disease With iPS Cells
CiRA of Kyoto University, Takeda and RIKEN are collaborating to discover a drug for a rare genetic disorder called NGLY1 deficiency.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hiroshi Iwasaki
Professor Hiroshi Iwasaki, who first fell in love with molecular biology in the ‘classical’ era of Watson and Crick, believes that scientists should now embrace the technical revolution to advance the field.
The Whens And Wheres Of Saiga Antelope Re-Population
Researchers recommend re-introducing the dangerously imperiled saiga into areas that were historically part of their territory.
Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated
Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.
How The Dengue Virus Opens Up To Human Hosts
The change in temperature when dengue viruses enter a human from a mosquito host cause structural changes that expose weak spots.
CBMG Expands CAR-T And Stem Cell Facilities
Cellular Biomedicine Group has expanded its facility in Huishan High Tech Park to increase the company's capacity for CAR-T and stem cell products.
Re-Writing The Rules Of Lithium Ion Batteries
Ultrafast spectroscopy has revealed that components of the electrolyte play a much more important role in battery performance than previously thought.
Plastic-Eating Fungi Found In Rubbish Heap
A strain of fungi researchers found in a rubbish heap can break down plastic as it grows.
Promising Results For Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine
Takeda's dengue vaccine has proven to be safe and able to produce an antibody response against all four serotypes of dengue in an interim analysis of their ongoing Phase 2 trial.