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Holmes Appointed President Of Australian Science Academy
The Australian Academy of Science has selected its 18th president, a pioneer in the field of light-emitting polymers, Professor Andrew Holmes.
Improved Coverage Will Save Three Million Mums & Babies
Increasing intervention coverage to 90 percent by 2025 will cost US$5.65 billion but save three million lives a year, according to a study.
Human Proteome Map Now Available
The catalog covering 84 percent of the proteins expressed in humans will be an essential reference tool for future research.
Novel Uric Acid Antioxidant Pathway Could Fight Cancer
Though uric acid crystals may be the bane of gout patients, scientists have shown that intracellular uric acid plays an important antioxidant role.
3-D Matrix Licenses IBN’s Peptide Technology
Using IBN's proprietary self-assembling peptides, 3-D Matrix Asia will develop new medical products for orthopedic surgery.
Physiotherapy May Not Help Hip Osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial has shown that physiotherapy is no better than placebo treatments for patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Termite Genome Sheds Light On Social Behavior
The first termite genome fills the gap in our understanding of social insect genomics.
Five Year Price Freeze For GAVI Graduates
GSK will continue to offer vaccines at discounted prices for up to five years after graduation away from GAVI Alliance support.
US$2.3 Million For DNA Barcoding Project
Scientists hope that DNA bar coding will speed up the identification of plant and animal species and help combat illegal trade in endangered species.