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Sinovac Receives Grant To Build HFMD Vaccine Plant

Vaccine manufacturer Sinovac has been awarded a US$9.6 million grant for the construction of a hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine facility.

Oops! The Brain Signature Of A Mistake

Using transgenic mice, scientists have captured gamma oscillations in the brain that fire when a mistake is first realized.

Bake Your Own Droplet Lens

Turn your smartphone into a microscope that has 160 times magnifying power with a cheap, do-it-yourself lens.

Seeking The Causes Of Hyperactivity

A study in mice has shown that the lack of a trafficking protein known as LMTK3 leads to hyperactive-like behavior.

Beckman Coulter Acquires China’s Xitogen

Beckman Coulter's acquisition of Xitogen is expected to enhance its presence in Asia and enable it to respond to customers in the region.

Probing The Sound Of A Quantum Dot

Scientists have found out how to manipulate sound waves in quantum dots, paving the way for quantum computers in the future.

Chindex To Merge With Fosun Pharma At Higher Share Price

Fosun Pharma and TPG increase their bid for Chindex from US$19.50 to US$24.00 per share.

Where Did The Y Chromosome Come From?

By tracing the evolution of genes on the Y chromosome, scientists hope to understand how genes control sex determination.

Bionic Ear Delivers Gene Therapy

Scientists have designed a cochlear implant that not only improves hearing, but could also deliver genes to enhance long term hearing quality.