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China’s First HPV Vaccine Approved
GSK's Cervarix™ HPV vaccine could help to protect the health of millions of women in China at risk of cervical cancer.
Soybean Protein Found To Improve Metabolism In Mice
Japanese researchers have found that a single intake of soybean protein improves metabolism in mice, reducing the risk for obesity.
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow, Even For Continents
Scientists have revealed that continents break up in two phases: slow at first, before suddenly speeding up.
Eye Test Can Spot Glaucoma Four Years Earlier
A newly patented eye test that uses spots of light can help to detect glaucoma years earlier than standard tests.
Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Pads Are Suckers For Transfer Printing
Researchers have designed adhesive pads that mimic the suckers on octopus tentacles.
Baby Boys More Likely To Be Born Prematurely: Study
A new study has found that boys are much more likely to be born pre-term between 20-24 weeks, with their mothers at greater risk of pregnancy complications.
A Step Closer To The World’s First Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Researchers in the US and Australia have developed a vaccine formulation that targets the two hallmark proteins of Alzheimer's disease.
A*STAR, MSD To Team Up On Macrocyclic Peptide Therapeutics
The two-year collaboration will focus on improving the delivery of macrocyclic peptides into cells.
Gene Mutations Linked To Esophageal Cancer In Japan
Researchers have found genetic mutations responsible for esophageal squamous cell cancer in Japanese people.