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BASF To Open Electronic Materials R&D Center In Sungkyunkwan Uni
BASF announced this week that it will set up a new electronic materials R&D center in partnership with Sungkyunkwan University.
Prozac Induces Juvenile-Like State In Neurons
Researchers have discovered that Prozac (fluoxetine) causes neurons in the brains of adult mice to revert to a juvenile-like state.
Eisai, Broad Institute Develop Treatment For NTDs And Tuberculosis
Eisai Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with the Broad Institute to develop new therapeutic agents for the treatment of neglected tropical diseases and tuberculosis.
Bangladesh’s Battle With Fake And Low-Standard Medicine
The Bangladeshi government has vowed to continue fighting the growing industry of illicit, substandard, counterfeit and life-endangering medicines openly sold in pharmacies.
Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines, Instills Fear In Locals
Aid agencies are bracing for the worst after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, triggering landslides, heavy flooding and affecting tens of millions of people.
Burma’s ‘Refugee’ Doctor Wins Sydney Peace Prize
Dr. Cynthia Maung, founder of the Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand, has received the 2013 Sydney Peace Prize.
Malaria Researcher Wins Mahathir Science Award
Professor Alan Cowman of the University of Melbourne has won the 2013 Mahathir Science Award in Tropical Research.
Chinese, US, Australian, European Unis Sign Hefei Statement
The Consortium of China 9 has signed the Hefei Statement with US, Australian and European counterparts, pledging to promote the foundational value of higher education.
Student Wins S’pore James Dyson Award For Survival Backpack
Brandon Tan from Temasek Polytechnic has won Singapore’s James Dyson Award for developing a “survival” backpack that pumps drinking water and generates electricity.
