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Neuroscience Research Institute Launched In Singapore
Intended to facilitate collaborations between researchers and clinicians, the institute will tackle neurological problems likely to face Singapore's aging population.
Birds Of A Feather Flock Left Or Right
Scientists find that budgies' inbuilt bias to the left or right, analogous to human handedness, helps them avoid mid-air collisions.
Scientists Provide A Crisp View Of ‘DNA Cutter’ Cas9
With an understanding of the detailed structure of Cas9, scientists hope to be able to design targeted gene-editing tools that can be used in humans and animals.
Lilly Expands Partnership With China’s Novast
Building on an earlier 2012 agreement, Lilly intends to invest US$60-70 million in Chinese generics manufacturer Novast.
BioLight Eyes Chinese Glaucoma Market, Raises US$5.5 Million
Israeli investment group BioLight has raised US$5.5 million and plans to move into the world's largest glaucoma market, China.
Scientists Recommend Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Non-invasive prenatal testing is set to become the primary screening method for chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy, says a new report.
Half Of Japanese Town Suffers From PTSD
Researchers found that eating right, exercising and going to work helped people in the town of Hirono to cope in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
Philippine Farmers ‘Keen’ On GM Eggplants When Informed
A new book shows that when benefits such as reduced pesticide use are explained, most Filipino farmers are interested to switch to GM eggplants, even if seeds are more expensive.
Fast-Breeding Insect Devastates Java’s Rice
Java could lose up to six million tons of rice in 2014, unless something is done immediately to regulate and reduce pesticide use, James J. Fox warns.
