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Pfizer, GSK, Siemens & A*STAR Form R&D Consortium

Pfizer, Glaxo Wellcome, and Siemens have signed on to a new program that aims to help companies increase productivity in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Your Genes May Affect Whether You Get A College Degree, Study

Scientists have found that tiny changes to a person's genetic sequence are associated with one's educational level.

Cell Therapies Are Gaining Momentum In Asia, Says Lonza’s Kim Raineri

There is a healthy pipeline of cell therapies coming from Asia, says Mr. Kim Raineri, Business Director at Lonza Bioscience Singapore.

GIS, Sengenics Partner On Early Cancer Detection Technology

A*STAR's GIS and Sengenics will partner on cancer biomarker discovery with the aim of identifying and validating auto-antibodies that can be used to detect early-stage cancers.

Agilent, University Of Rouen, A*STAR To Collaborate In Glycomics

Agilent, the University of Rouen, and A*STAR have signed an MOU to develop tools to effectively analyze biologics and vaccines.

UMC Opens Technology Center of Excellence In Singapore

United Microelectronics Corporation has established the Fab 12i Center of Excellence in Singapore.

QuantuMDx, A*STAR To Develop Asia-Specific Genetic Tests

A*STAR has signed an agreement with QuantuMDx, a UK-based biotech developing handheld diagnostics and whole genome sequencing devices.

H1N1 Influenza Vaccine From A*STAR & Cytos Enters Phase I Trials

Singapore's A*STAR and Switzerland's Cytos Biotechnology AG today announced the initiation of Phase I trials for their H1N1 influenza vaccine candidate.

Lloyd’s Register, A*STAR Open Joint Lab On Energy & Marine Research

Lloyd's Register and A*STAR have officially opened a joint laboratory to study the challenges faced by the marine, energy, and offshore sectors.