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BASF Extends R&D Network In India
The new BASF research center will host more than 60 scientists working on areas such as organic synthesis and agricultural chemicals.
Neuroscience Research Institute Launched In Singapore
Intended to facilitate collaborations between researchers and clinicians, the institute will tackle neurological problems likely to face Singapore's aging population.
Birds Of A Feather Flock Left Or Right
Scientists find that budgies' inbuilt bias to the left or right, analogous to human handedness, helps them avoid mid-air collisions.
Lilly Expands Partnership With China’s Novast
Building on an earlier 2012 agreement, Lilly intends to invest US$60-70 million in Chinese generics manufacturer Novast.
BioLight Eyes Chinese Glaucoma Market, Raises US$5.5 Million
Israeli investment group BioLight has raised US$5.5 million and plans to move into the world's largest glaucoma market, China.
Scientists Recommend Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Non-invasive prenatal testing is set to become the primary screening method for chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy, says a new report.
Half Of Japanese Town Suffers From PTSD
Researchers found that eating right, exercising and going to work helped people in the town of Hirono to cope in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
Early Sexual Experience Associated With Risky Behaviors
A Taiwanese study sheds light on how sex in teenage years can influence emotions and behavior of Asian youngsters.
Color Changes In Clay Indicate Soil Stability
Scientists have found that soil-atmosphere interactions result in modifications of soil micro-structure, and that this is accompanied by a color change.