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KRIBB & RIKEN Open Joint Research Center For Chemical Biology

The RIKEN Advanced Science Institute and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology have opened a new research center for chemical biology.

Health

Regular Doses Of Sunshine Could Help Prevent Falls

A new study has found that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly, particularly in men.

In the Lab

Looking At Nanomaterials In 3D

Scientists have reported a new method for revealing a 3D picture of the structure inside a material.

In the Lab

A Gene That Both Causes Leukemia And Fights Liver Cancer

Researchers say a human gene implicated in the development of leukemia also acts to prevent cancer of the liver.

APEC And World Bank Sign Agreement To Boost Food Safety

APEC and the World Bank have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration on food safety in the Asia-Pacific region.

Academia

Bad Chemistry At Work? The Organizational Ombudsman Can Help You

If you have a work-related conflict, an ombudsman may be a better solution than constant prayer, weeping sorrowfully, or burying your head in the ground like an ostrich.

Academia

2011 Asian University Rankings: HKUST Leads The Pack

The HKUST has topped the 2011 Asian university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds, followed by the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore.

In the Lab

Turtle Embryos Move Within Their Eggs To Find The Warmest Side

Scientists have shown that turtle embryos not only move, they even snuggle up to the warmest side of their eggs.

Pharma

Sanofi And DNDi To Tackle Nine Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sanofi and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative will develop new treatments for nine neglected tropical diseases listed by the World Health Organization.

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