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FDA Approves Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug
Scientists in Australia had originally developed Eteplirsen®, a drug that treats a rare and fatal muscle-wasting disease affecting one in 3,500 boys worldwide.
Zika Test By Singapore Firm Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
A Zika test developed by Singapore-based Vela Diagnostics has received Emergency Use Authorization for use in the United States.
World’s Largest Radio Telescope Prepares To Listen
China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope was completed on September 25 with debugging and testing to follow.
Kids With ADHD Could Be More Sensitive To Failure
For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, if at first they don't succeed, do they try, and try again?
New Australia-China Cancer Research Center In Jiangsu, China
The joint Australia-China cancer research center in Jiangsu, China will focus on cancer, inflammation and infectious disease.
Aspirin, Statins Help Reduce Heart Attack Severity: Study
Statins and aspirin, medications prescribed to prevent heart attacks, are linked with reduced heart attack severity, a new study shows.
Philippine Satellite Provides Incredible High-Res Earth Images
The DIWATA-1 microsatellite captured a three-color RGB image of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines at a ground resolution of about three meters.
India Launches SCATSAT-1 Satellite
The advanced weather satellite will be used in weather forecasting, typhoon detection and tracking studies.
WuXi Biologics Opens New Manufacturing Facility In China
WuXi Biologics has launched a commercial-scale biologics perfusion manufacturing facility in Wuxi City, China.