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Averting A Post-Antibiotic Era In Asia-Pac

Research into new classes of antibiotics and stronger regulation are needed to prevent the slide into a post-antibiotic era, Crispin Maslog says.

Self-Assembling Peptide Nanogel For Burns

IBN's ultrashort peptide-based gel mimics extracellular matrix to promote superior skin regeneration.

Agenix Sells HBV Drug To Cinkate For USD$2 Million

With the sale of its patented hepatitis drug AGX-1009 to Cintake, Agenix has exited all operations in China.

3D Printed Seaweed For Medical Implants

Seaweed-derived gels could be a new source of biocompatible material for medical implants that also has a positive impact on the environment.

Quantum Cryptography Made Efficient With Lasers

Scientists have found a more efficient quantum cryptography protocol that does not require eavesdropping monitoring.

A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products

LION Corporation seeks to leverage IMRE's multipurpose polymer technology for new consumer products.

The Surprising Way DHA Reaches The Brain

Scientists have found that the protein Mfsd2a transports DHA across the blood-brain barrier in the unexpected form of lysophosphatidylcholine.

How Many Visitors Can A Koala Bear?

The koala bear's low energy diet may make it particularly sensitive to stress from visitor noise and handling.

Mouse Hearts Undergo Pre-Teen Growth Spurt

If replicated in humans, the finding that heart cells have the capacity to divide long after birth could lead to regenerative treatments for heart disease.