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Prozac Induces Juvenile-Like State In Neurons
Researchers have discovered that Prozac (fluoxetine) causes neurons in the brains of adult mice to revert to a juvenile-like state.
Eisai, Broad Institute Develop Treatment For NTDs And Tuberculosis
Eisai Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with the Broad Institute to develop new therapeutic agents for the treatment of neglected tropical diseases and tuberculosis.
Burma’s ‘Refugee’ Doctor Wins Sydney Peace Prize
Dr. Cynthia Maung, founder of the Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand, has received the 2013 Sydney Peace Prize.
Malaria Researcher Wins Mahathir Science Award
Professor Alan Cowman of the University of Melbourne has won the 2013 Mahathir Science Award in Tropical Research.
Chinese, US, Australian, European Unis Sign Hefei Statement
The Consortium of China 9 has signed the Hefei Statement with US, Australian and European counterparts, pledging to promote the foundational value of higher education.
Student Wins S’pore James Dyson Award For Survival Backpack
Brandon Tan from Temasek Polytechnic has won Singapore’s James Dyson Award for developing a “survival” backpack that pumps drinking water and generates electricity.
NTU Launches Three Interactive Digital Media Research Centers
NTU has invested S$90 million and launched three new research centers in interactive digital media.
NTU Opens Southeast Asia’s First Nanomedicine Research Institute
NTU has established a research institute in nanomedicine that will focus on developing solutions in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, ophthalmology and skin therapeutics.
Monash Grants Honorary Degrees In China
Monash University has conferred honorary degrees on five distinguished scientists, researchers, business leaders and educators.