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DuPont Opens Office In Myanmar

Chemical manufacturer DuPont expands into Myanmar to tap the growing ASEAN market.

Pheromone That Turns On Female Goats Found

Scientists in Japan have identified a pheromone produced by male goats which makes females go into heat.

A Little Alcohol To Cure Heart Arrhythmia

Doctors have devised a way to treat atrial fibrillation by using alcohol to kill or damage the nerves that cause the heart arrhythmia.

New Probe To Detect Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have developed a probe for detecting the activity of an enzyme that is elevated in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Traditional Chinese Herb To Treat Cancer

Scientists have found that a common herb used in traditional Chinese medicine may help to make cancer treatment more effective.

Global Partnership To Fight Infectious Disease Launched

A global initiative was launched last month to accelerate progress toward a world safe and secure from the threat of infectious disease.

Wang Yu Named Vice President Of Academia Sinica

Academician Wang Yu has been appointed Vice President (Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences) of Academia Sinica.

Body Kills Blood Cancers On A Daily Basis

Immune cells undergo 'spontaneous' changes on a daily basis that could lead to cancers if they were not destroyed by our immune system.

Novel Vaccination Strategy Against Rabies

An international team of scientists has identified a novel vaccine strategy against lyssaviruses that cause rabies in animals and humans.