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Merck To Open Second Largest Plant In China
Merck has invested US$134 million in China over the last three years, including the Nantong facility which will be their second largest plant globally.
Protecting The Elderly From Seasonal Flu
Elderly patients could benefit from pretreatment with imiquimod before seasonal influenza vaccination.
New Mums Excessively Sleepy Even After 4 Months
Researchers have found that half of all new mothers are excessively sleepy even after maternity leave.
How Teeth Explain The Tree Of Life
Guided by computer simulations, scientists have been able to replicate the evolution of mouse teeth in the lab.
Taking The Guesswork Out Of Kidney Cancer
The molecular test kit for kidney cancer helps to classify patients according to their predicted response to existing drugs.
Shrinking Dinosaurs Evolved Into Flying Birds
The dinosaurs that eventually evolved into birds stayed small to survive.
Sensing Toxic Environmental Mercury
Scientists have developed a portable filter that can detect environmental mercury at 200 parts per billion.
HCV Genotype 1 Most Prevalent Worldwide
One third of the world's 83 million genotype 1 carriers reside in East Asia.
Artificial Antibodies To Treat Lung Cancer
Simpler to manufacture than typical antibodies, the repebody is a potentially cheaper lung cancer drug.