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Water Researchers Recognized At 2015 PSTA
PUB Chairman Mr. Tan Gee Paw and membrane technology research Professor Neal Chung have been recognized at the 2015 President’s Science and Technology Awards.
Transgenic Pig Created For ALS Research
Unlike existing mouse models, this pig model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis replicates the cytoplasmic accumulation of mutant proteins seen in human patients.
Takeda Joins WIPO Re:Search To Accelerate R&D
Through the WIPO Re:Search consortium, Japanese pharmaceutical Takeda plans to share intellectual property assets to facilitate R&D in neglected tropical diseases.
Lee Jeong Ho Wins 2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Research Award
Professor Lee Jeong Ho has won the CURE's 2015 Pediatric Epilepsies Research Award for his outstanding research in the field of intractable epilepsy.
Switching Off PHD2 Helps Mice Survive Lactic Acidosis
Inhibiting the oxygen sensor PHD2 could be one way to treat lactic acidosis, according to a study in mice.
Using Microbiota Composition To Predict Tooth Decay In Children
Tracking oral microbiota in young in children could help predict and prevent dental cavities.
Plants Trick Bacteria With A Decoy
Tweaking a decoy signaling molecule—PBL2—helps plants detect and respond to an infection by pathogens.
Xmalesia: Indonesia’s Digital Herbarium
The Xmalesia digital herbarium currently has a collection of 2,000 plant samples and 800 DNA barcodes.
DNDi & Eisai To Develop Treatment For Eumycetoma
Eisai and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative plan to run clinical trials for the anti-fungal drug Fosravuconazole.
