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Turning Waste Cardboard Into A Chromium Filter

A research group in China has devised a method to turn discarded cardboard boxes into a nanocomposite that can absorb chromium from water.

WuXi To Establish Biologics Center In Northern China

The new biologics center in Shijiazhuang will include process development labs as well as clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities.

Lakes Around The World Contaminated By Antibiotics

Scientists in China have found that lakes and lake sediment around the world contain high concentrations of at least seven types of antibiotics.

Hybrid Nanogels Turn Up The Heat On Cancer Cells

Chinese researchers have synthesized hybrid nanogels that possess tumor-killing properties and can be used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging.

CStone Pharma Completes US$260 Million Series B Funding Round

The funds raised will primarily be used for clinical development of CS1001 and other clinical stage assets, as well as attract top industry talents.

Neutralizing Antibody Shields Mice From Zika Virus

A single injection of a human neutralizing antibody is enough to protect developing mouse embryos against Zika virus infection and microcephaly, researchers say.

Zika Vaccine Candidate Produced In Insect Cells

Chinese scientists have used insect cells to produce Zika envelope proteins that can elicit a protective immune response against Zika infection in mice.

Rabies Virus Protein Helps Send Drugs To The Brain

Using a protein produced by the rabies virus, scientists in China have developed a nanoparticle which could lead to better treatments for Parkinson’s disease.

WuXi STA Builds A New R&D Center In Shanghai

The new R&D center in Shanghai, China, will enable drug developers to accelerate their projects from preclinical to commercial stage.