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Childhood Obesity Linked To Emotional Issues
Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to a new study in Taiwan.
Diabetes Sufferers May Have Abnormal Gut Taste Mechanisms
Researchers have discovered that the way the gut "tastes" sweet food may be defective in sufferers of type 2 diabetes.
High Doses Of Epilepsy Drug Linked To Birth Defects, Study
High doses of a common epilepsy drug leads to an increased risk of having a baby with specific birth defects, according to a new study.
Space Ginseng, Anyone?
Ginseng, a herb with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, has made its first trip to space and back aboard the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft.
Adimab Partners Innovent On Monoclonal Antibody Drug Research
Adimab, LLC and Innovent have signed a partnership for the discovery, development and commercialization of an antibody-based therapeutic program.
Sirona Biochem Signs LOI With Wanbang Pharma
Sirona Biochem has signed a LOI with Wanbang Pharma to develop and commercialize its SGLT2 inhibitor in China.
MicuRx Raises US$25m For US-China Antibiotic Clinical Trial
MicuRx Pharma has raised US$25 million in Series B financing to carry out clinical trials on its MRX-I antibiotic candidate.
Asian Science Camp 2013 Kicks Off In Tsukuba, Japan
The Asian Science Camp 2013 is taking place this week in Tsukuba, Japan with 200 participants ranging from high school students to university undergraduates.
Boys (But Not Girls) Suffer From Fathers’ Long Working Hours
Researchers have found that fathers' extremely long working hours can be detrimental to their sons' well-being.