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Gene Associated With Cancer Drug Resistance Identified
Variations in the TEKT4 gene result in microtubule destabilization, possibly explaining how breast cancer cells develop resistance to the drug paclitaxel.
ADB Invests US$60 Million To Boost Healthcare In Asia
The Asian Development Bank invests US$60 million in OrbiMed Asia to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
Training The Immune System To Target Brain Cancer
By exploiting the fact that many brain tumors harbor cytomegalovirus, scientists have used the patient's immune system to target brain cancer.
Tigermed Buys Majority Stake In Frontage For US$50 Million
Tigermed's acquires Frontage to leverage their expertise in preclinical and early clinical development.
Korean Engineer To Lead The Association For Information Systems
Professor Lee Jae Kyu will serve as president of the professional association for information systems scientists, AIS.
Shire Acquires Fibrotech For US$75 Million
Shire's acquisition of the University of Melbourne-affiliated Fibrotech highlights the potential for commercialization in public-private partnerships.
Taking Omega-3 Supplements Doesn’t Make Smarter Kids
Children whose mothers took omega-3 supplements while pregnant are no better at cognitive tasks than children whose mothers took placebos, study says.
3D Printed Device Tackles Sleeping Problem
Australia’s CSIRO and Oventus have worked together to produce the first personalized mouthpiece that tackles sleep apnea.
Helping Scientists Discover Fresh Insights
Australia has unveiled a state of the art research visualization facility that helps accelerate scientific discoveries.
