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BGI’s Down Syndrome Test Gets CFDA Approval
In a reversal of a previous ruling banning clinical genetic testing, the CFDA has approved BGI's prenatal testing kits.
Exercise Is The Best Medicine
Postmenopausal women should do moderate to high intensity exercise five times a week to enjoy better physical and mental function, study says.
China, UK Commit US$20.5m To Plant & Microbial Research
The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the UK-based John Innes Center will establish a research center focused on agricultural technology and microbial genetics.
A*STAR & Roche Develop Cancer Killing Antibodies
Scientists have developed a new approach to cancer treatment: using antibodies which can target and directly kill cancer cells.
‘Liquid Biopsy’ Picks Up CTCs
Scientists have developed a non-invasive method to detect circulating tumor cells, opening up possibilities for personalized cancer treatments.
Nikhil Srivastava Awarded 2014 George Pólya Prize
Nikhil Srivastava has won this year's George Pólya Prize for solving a 50 year old mathematical problem.
GABA: A New Target For Alzheimer’s Drugs
The discovery that GABA production by reactive astrocytes causes memory loss in Alzheimer's patients could lead to new ways to treat the disease.
Soybean Salt Tolerance Gene Found
A gene which confers salt tolerance has been isolated from the wild soybean plant.
Tropical Fish Migration Destroying Kelp & Seagrass
Climate change-driven overgrazing of kelp and seagrass in Japanese waters has already led to the collapse of abalone fisheries.
