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PW Medtech Acquires Tianxinfu For US$130 Million

PW Medtech expands its capabilities in medical devices with the acquisition of Beijing Tianxinfu Medical Appliance Co.

Incense Use Linked To Cardiovascular Disease

Study shows that daily incense use is associated with a higher mortality rate due to cardiovascular disease.

Japan’s Universities Top Asia-Pac in 2014 ARWU Rankings

The University of Tokyo and Kyoto University retain their position as top in Asia-Pacific, ranked 21st and 26th respectively.

Bypassing The Brain To Walk Again

Bypassing the spinal cord with an artificial neural connection enables subjects to control their legs by swinging their arms.

Combined Test Detects Deadly Fungus

By combining two methods, scientists have developed a more sensitive and specific test for invasive aspergillosis.

The Evolutionary Role Of PMS?

Professor Michael Gillings of Macquarie University argues that premenstural syndrome could have served to break up infertile couples.

Antibody Treats Solid Tumors By Targeting Micro-Environment

The unexpected finding that EphA3 is highly expressed in the tumor microenvironment could lead to a new treatment for blood malignancies.

Fosun Commits US$111 Million To Partnership With Public Hospital

The partnership between Fosun and Taizhou Muncipal Hospital will add approximately 2,000 new hospital beds to serve the residents of Taizhou.

The Language Of Science Education: Between Two Trends

Saleh Al-Shair asks if science should be taught in native languages or in the global language of scientific research.