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China Cord Blood Corporation & Cordlife Team Up
By sharing their cord blood databases, CCBC and Cordlife hope to increase the likelihood of matching donors to recipients.
Doping Graphene For Better Batteries
A new method to synthesize sulfur and nitrogen doped graphene could lead to cheaper and more powerful fuel cells and batteries.
Gene Associated With Alzheimer’s Risk Found
PLXNA4 plays a role in Alzheimer's by promoting the formation of tau protein tangles, scientists say.
Modulating Plaque Production Without Side Effects
Modulating rather than completely blocking the activity of the enzyme γ-secretase could lead to better Alzheimer's drugs, scientists say.
US$160 Million For A*STAR & Industry Joint Semiconductor Labs
The public-private partnership between A*STAR and their industry partners is expected to drive innovative solutions for complex microchip manufacturing.
MSF Treats First CMV Patients With Oral Drugs
Through a deal brokered with drug manufacturer Roche, CMV patients in Myanmar now need not endure painful injections directly into the eye.
From Tanks To Malaria Parasites
A new malaria diagnosis method based on anti-tank missile technology is more sensitive and can detect the disease at an earlier stage than current methods.
For Stronger Aluminium, Add Carbon Fibers
Nanotechnology-enabled fiber reinforced aluminium is stronger than aluminium and yet lighter than steel.
CEL-SCI’s Phase III Trial Enrols Patients From Sri Lanka
CEL-SCI has begun enrolling patients from Sri Lanka for a Phase III trial for Multikine, an investigational treatment for head and neck cancer.