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AstraZeneca’s Lung Cancer Drug Receives Regulatory Approval In China
Tagrisso, a small molecule inhibitor drug, has been approved in China as a first-line treatment for patients with non-small cell lung tumors bearing specific mutations.
When Firms Turn Weakness Into Strength
Firms based in countries of weaker state institutions tend endogenously to build more informal institutions, says SMU Professor Chang Pao Li.
Ancient DNA Gives A Peek Into South Asian Ancestry
Researchers have sequenced millennia-old DNA from an individual belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization, showing that modern Indians are likely to have descended from this ancient culture.
Igniting Innovation—Chew Ker Yee of Wangi Industrial
Collaborating with research institutions has helped precision optics company Wangi Industrial to deepen their competitive advance, says Vice President Chew Ker Yee.
Robotic Muscles That Flex On Command
Researchers in South Korea have developed an ultrathin, artificial muscle for soft robotics.
Partnering For Growth: Dream Big, But Start Small
At RIE Industry Day 2019, a panel of experts shared their insights on how businesses can effectively tap on partnerships with public research institutions to stay ahead of the curve in Industry 4.0.
Innovation Made EPIC
Taking the time to craft a good problem statement and prioritising good communication can help co-innovation between large corporations and start-ups succeed.
Engineering Yeast To Perform Green Chemistry
By genetically modifying yeast, a team of scientists in Japan has managed to produce 1,2,4-butanetriol in a more environmentally-friendly manner.
Chimps And Bonobos Track Eye Gaze Like Humans
Chimpanzees and bonobos share the contrasting color pattern seen in human eyes, which makes it easy for them to detect the direction of someone's gaze from a distance.
