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3SBio To Develop DJ5 For Progressive Renal Failure
3SBio Inc. has acquired patents for DJ5 to develop DJ5 as a treatment for progressive renal failure in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Don’t Miss MIT’s Biggest Technology Conference In Singapore
In January 2014, Singapore will host the inaugural EmTech Singapore, an edition of the world’s most prestigious technology conference for the very first time.
Andrew Holmes Elected President Of The Australian Academy of Science
Organic electronics pioneer Professor Andrew Holmes has been elected as the next President of the Australian Academy of Science.
New Drug Could Ease Pain In Common Bowel Disease
Australian researchers have identified the mechanism of pain relief of a new drug for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
Oral Bacterial Make Up ‘Ethnic Fingerprint’
New research shows that bacteria in the human mouth are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person’s ethnicity.
‘LEGO’-Style Solar Panels More Efficient
Scientists have developed 'LEGO'-style solar panels with aluminium studs that extract more energy from sunlight than those with flat surfaces.
Type I Diabetes Alters White Blood Cell Count
A study has found that having type I diabetes alters the white blood cell count in the body, causing inflammatory effects and further disease.
CNGB, BioStorage Technologies To Partner On Gene Bank
The China National Genebank has formed an alliance with BioStorage Technologies, which will provide it with biorepository expertise for the development of the biobank.
Adiponectin-Like Small Molecule Activates Fat Receptors
Researchers in Japan have discovered a small molecule that improves the health and prolongs the lifespan of obese diabetic mice.