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CAS Goes Open Access

The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Natural Science Foundation of China will require research articles to be deposited into open access repositories.

US$24 Million CRADLE For Tertiary Education Research

The Center for Research and Development in Learning will focus on innovative teaching methods for tertiary education in Singapore.

Cultivated Cotton Genome Sequenced

The sequencing of the Gossypium arboreum genome facilitates the identification of genes for the improvement of cotton agriculture.

ASLAN & CSL To Develop Asthma Treatment

ASLAN acquires license for CSL334, an anti-IL13 receptor monoclonal antibody for the treatment of asthma.

Information Deficits In India’s Higher Education

To improve the quality of education in India, higher education institutions should submit information to the authorities, says Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani.

No Link Between Vaccination And Autism

A comprehensive review of studies involving more than 1.2 million children has shown that there is no link between vaccination and autism.

WuXi Completes Biosafety Facility In Suzhou

Continuing with its rapid expansion of manufacturing capabilities, WuXi completes a new 38,000 square foot facility in Suzhou.

WHO: Global Life Expectancy Increases By Six Years

Lowered child mortality, success in addressing noncommunicable disease and declining tobacco use have contributed to the global increase in life expectancy, says WHO.

Giant Sperm Preserved By Bat Poo

Scientists have discovered tiny shrimp which have giant sperm thought to be longer than the male's entire body.