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US May Lose To Asia In Medical R&D, Researchers Warn
U.S. researchers warn that strong, sustained growth in research spending in Asian nations contrasts with U.S. cuts and short-term approach – and a 'brain drain' could result.
New Report Urges Plain Cigarette Packages In India
The Australia India Institute Taskforce on Tobacco Control has released a report urging the introduction of plain packaging of tobacco products in India.
Gilead Sciences Signs HIV Generics Deal With Indian Pharmas
Gilead Sciences Inc. has signed an agreement with three Indian companies to promote access to generic versions of its HIV drug.
Sleepless In South Asia
A new study reports a global ‘sleeplessness epidemic’ affecting an estimated 150 million people across the developing world.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Awards Four Grants For Hepatitis Education
To mark World Hepatitis Day 2012, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has awarded four new grants focused on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C research in China and India.
India’s Supreme Court Bans Tiger Tourism Across Country
In a major boost to tiger conservation in the country, India’s Supreme Court, in a landmark judgement delivered on July 24, banned tourism in the country’s 41 tiger reserves.
Bangalore-Based Lab To Develop Space Suit For ISRO
As part of its human space flight program envisaged for a take off in 2016, Indian scientists are planning to design and develop an indigenous space suit.
The Yin And Yang Of Blood Stem Cells: How The Wnt Signal Controls Growth
Researchers have identified an important molecular cue that stops blood stem cells from proliferating when their services are not needed.
Six Winners Chosen For Asia’s Nobel Prize, The Ramon Magsaysay Award
Six individuals across Asia will receive Asia's premier prize, the 2012 Ramon Magsaysay Award, announced the Foundation on Thursday.
