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Overcoming Evaporation For Miniaturization
By using non-volatile ionic solvents, scientists have circumvented one of the major obstacles to lab-on-a-chip miniaturization.
WuXi Begins Construction Of New Facility In Philadelphia
WuXi PharmaTech's intended 45,000 square feet facility will be for the manufacture of cell-based therapeutics.
Korean Research Added To Web Of Science
Information from the Korean Citation Index will now be made available through the Web of Science, enhancing the profile of Korean research.
Potential Marker For Gastric Cancer Stem Cells
Researchers have identified a marker that could help distinguish gastric cancer stem cells from normal, healthy cells.
Common Antibacterial Linked To Breast Cancer
Scientists from South Korea have found that the common antimicrobial ingredient triclosan promotes breast cancer cell growth in mouse models.
WHO Highlights Hand Washing Need
Good hand hygiene practices among healthcare practitioners could halt the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says WHO.
Brain-Like Cells From Teeth
By growing them in an environment that favored the development of brain cells, scientists have coaxed dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells.
WHO Report Highlights Antibiotic Resistance Threat
The first WHO report on antibiotic resistance provides a comprehensive picture of the problem to date, with data from 114 countries.
Fosun Pharma Granted License For TB Alliance Drug
The public-private partnership between the Gates Foundation, TB alliance and Fosun Pharma aims to develop and commercialize a new TB drug in China.
