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WuXi Biologics, Sartorius Stedim Open Joint Lab In Shanghai

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and WuXi Biologics have opened a joint laboratory in Shanghai to facilitate pilot studies and manufacture of novel biologics.

Peanut Genome Insights May Help Design Hypoallergenic Peanuts

These findings may not only help to prevent allergic reactions, but also boost peanut crop productivity and nutritional value.

Asia’s Thirst For Baby Formula Milk Raises Health Concerns

An unquenchable thirst for infant and baby formula in China and Southeast Asia is raising concerns about the health of millions of mothers and their babies.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Li Yingrui

Data scientist Li Yingrui co-founded iCarbonX to capture the massive troves of healthcare data available to us, and with it, ‘digitalize’ life.

BGI, Clearbridge BioMedics To Collaborate On Liquid Biopsy Technology

The technology requires only a simple blood draw for 'omics analysis or genetic profiling at the single cell level.

Ancient ‘Unicorn’ Ant Trapped Prey With Its Giant Horn

The bizarre-looking ant, preserved in 99-million-year-old Burmese amber, had a prominent horn and exaggerated, scythe-like mandibles.

Chinese Doctor Wins United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize

Dr. Palize Mehmett was recognized for leading public health initiatives in many Uyghur communities across Western China.

8 Immune Genes Linked To Brain Cancer Death Risk

A set of eight immune system genes may play a role in how long people can live after developing glioblastoma multiforme, a common type of brain cancer.

Researchers Identify Potential Biomarker For Liver Cancer

The enzyme DMGDH suppresses the metastasis of liver cancer tumors, and could be a potential diagnostic marker of the disease.