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NTU Launches US$24 Million 3D Printing Center
The opening of the NTU Additive Manufacturing Center (NAMC) also saw the launch of a S$5 million collaboration with SLM Solutions and an international scientific conference.
Self-Assembling Peptide Nanogel For Burns
IBN's ultrashort peptide-based gel mimics extracellular matrix to promote superior skin regeneration.
Agenix Sells HBV Drug To Cinkate For USD$2 Million
With the sale of its patented hepatitis drug AGX-1009 to Cintake, Agenix has exited all operations in China.
3D Printed Seaweed For Medical Implants
Seaweed-derived gels could be a new source of biocompatible material for medical implants that also has a positive impact on the environment.
A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products
LION Corporation seeks to leverage IMRE's multipurpose polymer technology for new consumer products.
The Surprising Way DHA Reaches The Brain
Scientists have found that the protein Mfsd2a transports DHA across the blood-brain barrier in the unexpected form of lysophosphatidylcholine.
How Many Visitors Can A Koala Bear?
The koala bear's low energy diet may make it particularly sensitive to stress from visitor noise and handling.
Mouse Hearts Undergo Pre-Teen Growth Spurt
If replicated in humans, the finding that heart cells have the capacity to divide long after birth could lead to regenerative treatments for heart disease.
NeoStem & CBMG Embark On Phase II Trial For Liver Cancer
The Phase II trial for patients with late stage liver cancer will examine the effectiveness of a dendritic cell-based therapy.