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India Bets On Renewable Energy & Biotech
India's science budget sees a marginal increase, focused mainly on large solar power plants and biotechnology clusters.
Gallbladder Cancer Pathway Identified
A genetic analysis has shown that gallbladder cancer patients could stand to benefit from existing drugs targeting the ErbB pathway.
Sanofi’s Dengue Vaccine Promising But Offers Incomplete Protection
A late-stage clinical trial has shown that Sanofi's dengue vaccine reduces dengue hemorrhagic fever by 89 percent but does not protect against serotype 2.
Clinician-Researcher Iain Tan Wins 2014 Singapore Youth Award
In recognition of his contributions to cancer research in both the clinic and the lab, Dr. Iain Tan has been awarded the 2014 Singapore Youth Award.
Thunder God Vine Extract Could Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Triptolide, an extract of the thunder god vine used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to kill pancreatic cancer cells.
Kangaroos Use Tail As Fifth Leg
Kangaroo tails are surprisingly powerful, providing as much force as their front and hind legs combined, study shows.
Boron Tolerance Genes To Boost Wheat Yields
The discovery of the genes that confer boron resistance could lead to improved yields of wheat, a crop 35 percent of the world's population depends on.
Indonesia’s Forest Loss Linked To Oil Palm Industry
Satellite images show that Indonesia has lost six million hectares of primary forest from 2000-2012, due in part to expanding oil palm plantations.
Helping Manganese Split Water Efficiently
Scientists have successfully mimicked photosynthesis, using a manganese-based catalyst to split water at a neutral pH.
