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Open Source Seeds Nurture Patent-Free Food

The free exchange of plant varieties, like China's 'Cooperation 88' potato, could help poor farmers and make farming more sustainable.

3D Video Analysis Software To Help Fight Crime

Scientists from Hong Kong have developed a software which enables three-dimensional reconstruction of crime scenes from video footage.

“Virtual Water” Accounting Tracks China’s Supply

A method of modelling "virtual water" in China has shown that water usage for agriculture can be reduced without compromising food security.

3SBio & Selecta To Develop Non-Immunogenic Gout Drug

By combining pegsiticase with Selecta's synthetic vaccine particle platform, 3SBio hopes to develop an anti-gout drug that will not be affected by drug resistance.

IHEP Becomes First Asian Member of Physics Literature Database

China's Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) is the first Asian member of the INSPIRE high energy physics literature database.

China’s CBMG Begins Trading On NASDAQ

Cellular Biomedicine Group, which develops cell therapeutics targeted at the Chinese market, has listed on NASDAQ.

Towards Gender Parity In Asian Science & Tech

Gender imbalances in science and technology participation throughout Asia are a missed opportunity to capture the potential of the best scientists, says Ms. Danièle A. Castle.

Map Pinpoints Bird Flu Risks In Asia

A statistical model of bird flu across Asia could help countries prepare for future outbreaks by prioritising resources for areas with the highest risks.

Artemether, Guilin Pharma’s First WHO-certified API

Guilin Pharma has received its first WHO product quality certification for the anti-malaria drug Artemether, paving the way for other drugs in its portfolio.