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Coral Symbiont Genome Decoded For First Time

Researchers in Japan have decoded the genome of a coral symbiont for the first time, a breakthrough for coral biology research.

Indian-American Acoustic Pioneer, Amar Bose, Dies At 83

Former MIT faculty member and founder of Bose Corporation, Amar Bose, has died. He was 83.

A Bacterial Cocktail To Fight Inflammatory Gut Disease

Japanese scientists report that an orally-administered cocktail of 17 human-derived bacteria strains reduces inflammation and allergic responses in the guts of mice.

Researchers Coat Microscopic Objects With Thin Films

Researchers in Australia have coated tiny objects such as bacterial cells with thin films that assemble themselves.

Taiwan Vaccine Maker Completes PhIII Trials On H7N9 Influenza Vaccine

Taiwan-based vaccine maker Adimmune Corp says that it has the capacity to produce up to three million units per month of its preliminary H7N9 influenza vaccine.

UNSW Professor Receives Friendship Medal From Laos

The Lao Government has awarded a Friendship Medal to UNSW Emeritus Professor Arie Rotem for his contribution to the country's health sector.

Soligenix, SciClone To Collaborate On Oral Mucositis Drug For Chinese Market

Soligenix, Inc. will collaborate with SciClone Pharmaceuticals in China on its oral mucositis drug candidate, SGX942.

Roundabout Route To More Efficient Protein Production

Scientists in Japan have discovered a way of producing proteins more efficiently for biotechnology or bio-material applications.

Researchers Develop Super-Strong Heat-Resistant Ceramic

Researchers in Australia and China have teamed up to develop a new super-strong ceramic that resists wear at high temperatures.