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University Of Queensland Spinoff Attracts US$45 Million
Spinifex Pharmaceuticals will use the investment to run clinical trials for EMA401, an oral treatment for pain that has been shown not to have central nervous system side effects.
Thermo Fisher & NUS Form Research Alliance
Under the terms of the agreement, Thermo Fisher will issue research grants and fund a symposium to foster scientific collaboration.
WHO Issues First Hepatitis C Guidelines
The recommendations include increasing hepatitis C screening, liver damage mitigation and how to select appropriate treatment for chronic infections.
China Most Attractive Market For Clean Energy
China received the most investment for renewable energies in 2013, while Japan's renewable energy market grew the fastest.
Bayer Boosts Production Capacity In China
Bayer's US$139 million investment will make the Beijing site their largest pharmaceuticals packaging facility in China.
Eye Movement Speed Linked To Genes, Not Culture
New research into people of Chinese origin casts doubt on the theory that neurological behavior is a product of culture.
Closing The Gap Between Science And Business
Professor Merlin Crossley from the University of New South Wales talks about three developments that have nudged science and industry closer together.
Australia-China Mental Health Center Launched
The University of Melbourne-Peking University Center for Psychiatric Research and Training builds on existing collaborations between the two institutions and will also engage in postgraduate training.
Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems
The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.