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Takeda Receives NDA Approval For Influenza Vaccine
Developed using cell culture-based technology, Takeda's H5N1 vaccine could help to strengthen Japan's pandemic preparedness.
Brain Scans To Detect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A study shows that PET scans could potentially be used to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.
Dendritic Cell Death Helps Curb Inflammation
By controlling the expression of a molecule called PD-1, scientists hope to be able to curb runaway inflammation.
RuiYi Raises US$15 Million And Expands Leadership Team
Chinese biotechnology company RuiYi, Inc. has raised US$15 million in Series B financing to develop their pipeline of monoclonal antibodies.
Golden Meditech Sells 27.9% Stake To Sanpower Group
Golden Meditech Holdings Ltd, a Chinese healthcare company, raised US$100 million via the sale of shares in Fortress Group Ltd to Sanpower Group.
Generation X Kids Fatter Than Baby Boomers
Although they have similar levels of physical activity, people from Generation X are more than twice as likely to be obese, compared to baby boomers at the same age.
Brains Know When To Stop Drinking Water
Scientists have found that drinking water can activate different areas of the brain, depending on whether the subject is thirsty or satiated.
Small Bite, Big Threat
Mosquitoes, flies, ticks and bugs may be a threat to your health and that of your family, warns the World Health Organization.
Rotavirus Infection Accelerates Diabetes In Mice
The protective immune response to rotavirus infection also triggers harmful autoimmunity that could result in Type I diabetes.