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Sanjaya Rajaram Awarded 2014 World Food Prize
Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram has been awarded the 2014 World Food Prize for his groundbreaking research in wheat breeding that spurred the Green Revolution.
Hilleman & Gotovax Collaborate On Cholera Vaccine
The oral cholera vaccine currently in preclinical development will be cheaper, easy to administer and cross-protective for different types of bacteria.
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.
CAMTech To Boost Med Tech In India
CAMTech India will organize clinical summits, Hack-a-thons and boost medtech commercialization through awards and an accelerator program.
WIPO’s Patent Pool Yet To Deliver New Drug Candidates
Although the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) project to facilitate patent sharing has been running for three years, no new drugs are currently in development.
Probiotics Prevents Liver Cirrhosis Complications
A clinical trial in Indian cirrhosis patients show that probiotics could help prevent the deterioration of brain function, a serious complication of late stage liver disease.
Heart Failure Hits Asians Earlier
A study of 8,000 heart failure patients shows that heart failure occurs at a much younger age for Asians, who develop the disease a good decade before people in Western countries.
Infosys Taps Into The Cloud
Indian multinational company Infosys has launched a cloud-based version of its Clinical Trial Supply Management solution.
Parasitic Fig Wasps Equipped With Zinc-Tipped Drills
The parasitic fig wasp pierces the tough outer layer of figs with a zinc-toothed ovipositor that is as hard as dental cement.
