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MERS Likely To Have Come From Camels

A study comparing the genomes of MERS coronaviruses isolated from humans and camels suggests the zoonotic origins of the disease.

Ear Acupuncture Might Ease Constipation

A systematic review suggests that auriculotherapy might be useful in managing the symptoms of chronic constipation.

Lasers Spot Toxic ‘Gutter Oil’

A technique employing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy can rapidly identify harmful re-used oil known in China as "gutter oil".

The Secrets Of Life Underground

The genome of the Damaraland mole rat provides an insight into the adaptations required for life underground.

New Marker & Therapeutic Target For Breast Cancer

Reducing the levels of the gene DP103 could help shrink tumors and make patients more amenable to chemotherapy.

Picking Up Single Cells Accurately & Cheaply

By modifying the ubiquitous benchtop pipette, researchers have developed a cheap way to isolate single cells.

Obese Men Face Wage Discrimination In China

Obese males in China earn less than their lean counterparts, survey shows.

Amerigen’s Mecobalamin Receives CFDA Approval

The CFDA approval of Mecobalamin marks Amerigen's entry into the Chinese generics market.

Hanmi Licenses Poziotinib To Luye Pharma

Luye acquires the rights to Poziotinib, Hanmi's pan-HER inhibitor for the treatment of cancer.