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China Approves Keytruda For Lung Cancer Treatment
Merck’s Keytruda is the first anti-PD-1 therapy to be approved as monotherapy, and in combination with chemotherapy, for lung cancer patients in China.
A Molecular Sieve for Carbon Dioxide
An international team of researchers has developed a type of polymer that specifically traps carbon dioxide, which can then be converted into other organic compounds for use by industry.
Knocking Down The Barriers To Object Identification
Scientists in South Korea have developed a technique to identify objects by using the microphone, accelerometer and gyroscope of smartphones.
Japan’s KAGRA Gearing Up For Gravitational Wave Research
Representatives from Japan’s KAGRA have signed a memorandum of agreement with the US’s LIGO and Italy’s Virgo observatories for joint gravitational wave research.
Different Languages Convey Information At Similar Rates
Researchers in Hong Kong have found that all languages convey information at similar rates, regardless of whether they are spoken faster or slower.
ASLAN And Bukwang Team Up To Develop Immune-Oncology Drugs
The joint venture has resulted in the independent company JAGUAHR Therapeutics, which will focus on developing aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonists for cancer treatment.
A Walk In The Shoes Of Another—With VR
Researchers in Japan have developed a virtual reality-based system that combines visual stimuli and foot vibrations to replicate the experience of walking.
From Beer To Bispecifics And Beyond
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon, shares her thoughts on Asia’s growing role in biotech R&D.
Nuts & Bolts—Empowering Enterprise with Smart Solutions
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, companies can streamline their operations and create value for their clients.
