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Study: Tripling Tobacco Taxes Could Prevent 200m Premature Deaths
Tripling tobacco tax globally would prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers say.
Compound From Chinese Herb Fights Chronic Pain
A plant used for centuries as a pain reliever in Chinese medicine has been found effective at alleviating pain, according to researchers.
NEJM: Asia’s Share Of Global R&D Expenditure Rises
A new report in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that Asia's share of R&D spending grew from 18 percent to 24 percent from 2007 to 2012.
Tactus Closes First Portion Of Series B Funding Round
Tactus Technology, Inc. has closed the first portion of its Series B funding round with new investors from Asia joining existing investors.
Global Temperatures To Rise At Least 4°C By Year 2100
Global average temperatures will rise at least 4°C by year 2100 and potentially more than 8°C by year 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced, researchers say.
Gene Mutation Links Asian & European Ancestors
A new study has shown how a specific mutation in the SLC24A5 gene provides evidence of shared ancestry of Asians with Europeans.
Jumping DNA In Brain May Be Cause Of Schizophrenia
LINE-1 retrotransposons are abnormally abundant in the schizophrenia brain and may be one of the causes of the disease, researchers say.
Hepalink To Acquire Scientific Protein Laboratories
Shenzhen Hepalink Pharma is set to acquire Scientific Protein Laboratories, a manufacturer and supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
JGC Corp To Develop Hospital Business In Cambodia
JGC Corporation has initiated the construction of a hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia incorporating Japanese medical technology and hospitality.