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Sanofi Pasteur Concludes Phase III Trial For Dengue Vaccine
The Phase III trial, which enrolled more than 10,000 children in Asia, showed that vaccination led to a 56 percent reduction in dengue cases.
Biodiversity Loss Linked To Outbreaks Of Disease
Although high biodiversity represents a potential source of zoonotic pathogens, the loss of biodiversity is what spurs the outbreak of diseases, a study says.
Odors Are More Expressible In Malay Hunter-Gatherer Language
English speakers struggle to name odors whereas speakers of Jahai, a Malay hunter-gatherer language, have an elaborate vocabulary for smells, researchers say.
Alvogen Partially Acquires Lotus Pharma For US$200 Million
Lotus Pharmaceutical has signed a deal with US-based drug maker Alvogen Group Inc, allowing Alvogen to acquire 60 percent of its shares.
Scientists Identify Genetic Loci For Lynch Syndrome
Scientists can now identify more accurately people at high risk for Lynch Syndrome, an inherited, familial condition that increases the risk of bowel and endometrial cancer.
Bacteria Could Reduce Fertilizer Use In Sugarcane Production
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that could reduce the use of fertilizer in sugarcane production and improve yields.
Southeast Asia Going Nuclear
Southeast Asian countries are pushing forward in the use of nuclear power technology, says Barry Desker, Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Study Investigates Cause Of High Traffic Fatalities In Malaysia
A study of drivers in Malaysia and the UK showed that Malaysian drivers have much slower reaction times and required a higher threshold of danger before taking action.
Cytori, Lorem Vascular To Commercialize Cell-Based Therapies
Cytori and Lorem have announced a partnership to commercialize Cytori Cell Therapy in Asian markets.
