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Astellas & Cancer Research UK Team Up In Fight Against Cancer
The partnership between Astellas and Cancer Research Technology will begin with the development of drugs for pancreatic cancer targeting autophagy.
Of Moth And Men
A study of the structure of sex pheromones in moths could shed light on the related hormone in humans.
Fighting Back Against Research Fraud
Is July retraction month? Three retraction cases in a single month highlight the need to address scientific fraud in Asia.
Lipid Bilayers On A Chip
The ALBiC system uses lipid bilayers to seal sub-million femtolitre chambers, facilitating the study of transporter proteins at the single molecule scale.
Solasia Acquires License For ZIOPHARM’s Darinaparsin
ZIOPHARM could receive up to US$72.2 million from Solasia for the anti-cancer drug darinaparsin.
Microsatellites Send Pictures From Space
Designed to be quickly developed and cost less than conventional satellites, microsatellites such as Hodoyoshi-3 & 4 could be the future of Earth observation.
When Nanoparticles Collide
By simulating them atom by atom, researchers have accurately predicted how palladium nanoparticles behave when they collide.
Pan-Asian Trials Could Replace Domestic Studies
Improved adherence to ICH guidelines means that data from Asia-wide trials could be extrapolated to specific countries.
Starpharma To Launch Anti-Viral Condoms
The first of its kind, the VivaGel® condom incorporates an antiviral compound to reduce the risk of exposure to viruses such as HIV, HSV and HPV.
