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Lilly Expands Partnership With China’s Novast
Building on an earlier 2012 agreement, Lilly intends to invest US$60-70 million in Chinese generics manufacturer Novast.
BioLight Eyes Chinese Glaucoma Market, Raises US$5.5 Million
Israeli investment group BioLight has raised US$5.5 million and plans to move into the world's largest glaucoma market, China.
Scientists Recommend Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Non-invasive prenatal testing is set to become the primary screening method for chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy, says a new report.
Half Of Japanese Town Suffers From PTSD
Researchers found that eating right, exercising and going to work helped people in the town of Hirono to cope in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
Philippine Farmers ‘Keen’ On GM Eggplants When Informed
A new book shows that when benefits such as reduced pesticide use are explained, most Filipino farmers are interested to switch to GM eggplants, even if seeds are more expensive.
Fast-Breeding Insect Devastates Java’s Rice
Java could lose up to six million tons of rice in 2014, unless something is done immediately to regulate and reduce pesticide use, James J. Fox warns.
Sierin Lim: Empowering Women Through Science
Assistant Professor Sierin Lim of NTU talks about the challenges surrounding women researchers and her aspirations for women in science.
Early Sexual Experience Associated With Risky Behaviors
A Taiwanese study sheds light on how sex in teenage years can influence emotions and behavior of Asian youngsters.
Color Changes In Clay Indicate Soil Stability
Scientists have found that soil-atmosphere interactions result in modifications of soil micro-structure, and that this is accompanied by a color change.
