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ADB Invests US$60 Million To Boost Healthcare In Asia

The Asian Development Bank invests US$60 million in OrbiMed Asia to improve the delivery of healthcare services.

Training The Immune System To Target Brain Cancer

By exploiting the fact that many brain tumors harbor cytomegalovirus, scientists have used the patient's immune system to target brain cancer.

Shire Acquires Fibrotech For US$75 Million

Shire's acquisition of the University of Melbourne-affiliated Fibrotech highlights the potential for commercialization in public-private partnerships.

Taking Omega-3 Supplements Doesn’t Make Smarter Kids

Children whose mothers took omega-3 supplements while pregnant are no better at cognitive tasks than children whose mothers took placebos, study says.

Agilent & SNU To Launch Drug Development Center

Agilent Technologies collaborates with the Seoul National University on a new drug development center to be housed in the university's college of pharmacy.

Scientists Uncover How EBV Hides

A new study has shown that the Epstein-Barr virus flies below the immune system's radar by restricting the production of the protein EBNA1.

High CO2 Reduces Nutritional Value Of Key Crops

Researchers have found that the elevated carbon dioxide levels of 2050 could lead to lower levels of micronutrients and protein in staple crops.

New Alzheimer’s Drugs Developed By Eisai & Biogen Idec

Eisai and Biogen Idec are developing two new Alzheimer's drugs at Phase II clinical trials, E2609 and BAN2401.

Ants Confused By Strong Smells

The presence of perfume can alter ants' social behavior, causing them to brush antennae more frequently.