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Salt Turns Ordinary Masks Into Virus Killers
Treating ordinary surgical masks with salt makes them capable of trapping and killing viruses like SARS.
US$13 Million Humanoid Robot Research Center Opens In South Korea
The Humanoid Robot Research Center aims to advance humanoid robot technology and foster research talent in the field.
Vaccination: A Cost-Effective Way To Prevent Rabies Deaths In India
A new study shows that over the course of five years, vaccinating 200,000 stray dogs a year would reduce rabies incidence in humans by 90 percent.
A Moth’s Built-In Pharmacy Inside Its Gut
The cotton leafworm caterpillar is protected from harmful bacteria by helpful bacteria that live in its gut.
NUS Teams Up With Alibaba Cloud & EZ-Link For Real-World Data Science
EZ-Link will provide the data while Alibaba Cloud has pledged US$500,000 in cloud credits.
Ultra-Thin Films Make Metals Multi-Colored
A nanometer-thick layer of semiconducting material can turn gold to yellow, orange, blue or purple.
Serum From Recovered Patient Prevents Zika-Induced Microcephaly
A study by researchers in China shows that convalescent serum can prevent Zika virus replication and microcephaly in mice.
Valeant Sells Cancer Business To China’s Sanpower For US$820 Million
In an attempt to reduce its debt, Valeant will sell its cancer vaccine business to Sanpower Group for US$819.9 million in cash.
HKU & SJTU To Collaborate On Translational Medicine
The University of Hong Kong and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have entered into a strategic partnership for drug discovery and development.
