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Wong Chi-huey Wins Wolf Prize In Chemistry
Professor Wong Chi-Huey, president of Academia Sinica in Taiwan, has won the 2014 Wolf Prize in Chemistry.
Flood-Tolerant Rice Shows Improved Yields In India
A flood-tolerant hybrid rice that improves yields in India by almost half has been found to benefit marginalized people living in flood-prone areas.
Chinese Geochemist Wins 2014 Houtermans Medal
Professor Qin Liping, a Chinese geochemist, has won the 2014 Houtermans Medal from the European Association of Geochemistry.
AstraZeneca To Partner Shanghai Institutes In Cardiovascular Diseases Research
AstraZeneca and the Shanghai Institutes of Biological Sciences have signed an agreement to collaborate in cardiovascular disease research.
Non-Toxic Cancer Treatment On The Way?
Researchers have developed and tested a “Trojan horse” treatment for cancer in mice, raising hopes for non-toxic human cancer treatment.
Texting Changes The Way We Walk
Researchers have confirmed something you may have suspected: texting on your phone while walking can alter your posture and balance.
How The Immune System Fights Off Malaria
Study reveals immune cells that are critical to combating the malaria parasite in early stages of infection.
Cost Effective To Track Hepatitis B Carriers
A study has determined that monitoring inactive chronic hepatitis B carriers is a cost-effective strategy for managing the disease in China.
MS Patients More Likely To Develop Cancer?
A study in Taiwan has found that patients with multiple sclerosis are more likely to develop cancer, contradicting previous studies.
