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Hydrological Seesaw Explains Longstanding Geological Puzzle

Research on stalagmites and flowstones in limestone caves of Korea lends support to the hydrological seesaw hypothesis and could lead to better predictions of climate change.

CAMTech To Boost Med Tech In India

CAMTech India will organize clinical summits, Hack-a-thons and boost medtech commercialization through awards and an accelerator program.

Dopamine Genes Involved In Risk Taking

Scientists have identified the dopaminergic genes associated with different types of risk taking behavior in a social game.

New Skulls Show Oldest Neandertal Traits

The 17 skulls from Spain's Sima de los Huesos are the oldest reliably-dated humans to show clear Neandertal morphology.

WIPO’s Patent Pool Yet To Deliver New Drug Candidates

Although the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) project to facilitate patent sharing has been running for three years, no new drugs are currently in development.

Map Pinpoints Bird Flu Risks In Asia

A statistical model of bird flu across Asia could help countries prepare for future outbreaks by prioritising resources for areas with the highest risks.

HSV Babies Disproportionately Born To Young Mums

A 15 year longitudinal population study reveals that babies born with HSV infection are four times more likely to have young mothers below 20 years of age.

Synchrotron Uncovers Nanostructure Of Milk

Scientists say that understanding the nanostructure of milk could lead to the development of vitamin-enhanced milk or even new forms of drug delivery.

Artemether, Guilin Pharma’s First WHO-certified API

Guilin Pharma has received its first WHO product quality certification for the anti-malaria drug Artemether, paving the way for other drugs in its portfolio.