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Genetic Database Makes Finding Organ Donors Easier
A database of the different human leukocytes antigen genes in the Indian population could make it easier for those seeking organ transplants to find a match.
Several Major Earthquakes Strike Asia Pacific, Could Signal More
Earthquakes above a magnitude of 6.0 have struck around Asia Pacific in quick succession over the past week, which could be warning signs of more major earthquakes on the horizon.
Newly Discovered Species Re-Writes Worm Family Tree
A hermaphroditic roundworm discovered in India that primarily feeds on bacteria has been identified as the connecting link between two taxonomic classes of nematodes.
Multigene Sequencing Panel Detects Breast Cancer Early
Rather than testing them one by one, this test spots patients in India with risk of breast and ovarian cancers by using next-generation sequencing for a panel of genes.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Professor Surendra Shastri
Cervical cancer is a growing problem in India, but a simple vinegar test could help turn the tides, says Professor Surendra Shastri of the Tata Memorial Hospital.
Sand-Burrowing Tadpole Discovered In India
Part of the Indian dancing frog family, these odd fossorial tadpoles ingest sand, possess ribs and have skin-covered eyes.
India’s Sun Pharma Acquires Novartis Prescription Brands In Japan
Sun Pharma has made strategic moves into the Japanese market by buying 14 established prescription brands from Novartis Japan.
Asia Could Face Severe Water Stress By 2050
Economic and population growth—not to mention climate change—could lead to serious water shortages across Asia by 2050, with China and India the hardest hit.
For Wildlife Sanctuaries, A Little Goes A Long Way
Micro-sanctuaries can help animals survive, particularly when located close to human-dominated landscapes.
