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No Link Between Vaccination And Autism

A comprehensive review of studies involving more than 1.2 million children has shown that there is no link between vaccination and autism.

WuXi Completes Biosafety Facility In Suzhou

Continuing with its rapid expansion of manufacturing capabilities, WuXi completes a new 38,000 square foot facility in Suzhou.

WHO: Global Life Expectancy Increases By Six Years

Lowered child mortality, success in addressing noncommunicable disease and declining tobacco use have contributed to the global increase in life expectancy, says WHO.

Giant Sperm Preserved By Bat Poo

Scientists have discovered tiny shrimp which have giant sperm thought to be longer than the male's entire body.

CAS & MPG Celebrate 40 Years Of Partnership

The 40 years of partnership between CAS and MPG have seen over 250 Ph.D.s jointly trained by both national science institutions.

AUD$1m Boost For UQ Plastics Technology

University of Queensland spin-off TenasiTech receives AUD$1 million to develop their plastic and rubber additive products.

Biocon’s Mazumdar-Shaw Honored By Chemical Heritage Foundation

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of the Bangalore-based biotech company Biocon, is the first Indian to be awarded the Othmer Gold Medal.

Singapore Student Wins US$50,000 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award

Singapore's Shannon Lee has been awarded one of two Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards for developing a novel electrocatalyst.

Hotter Nights May Cause Rice Yield To Fall

As night temperatures cross the 23 degrees Celsius threshold, scientists call for the development of temperature-resistant rice varieties.