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TauRx Therapeutics Initiates Two Phase III Trials For Alzheimer’s Drug

Singapore-based biotech company TauRx Therapeutics Ltd announced today the initiation of two global Phase III clinical trials for its Alzheimer’s disease drug.

WHO Prequalifies Indian Malaria Drug

A new artemisinin-based malaria drug produced by Indian pharmaceutical company Cipla has been prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Asia-Pacific To Boost Integration Of Education, Science

Representatives of the APEC economies have agreed to establish closer ties between universities and research centers to promote innovation and economic development in the region.

Malaria Parasite Is Driving Human Evolution In Asia-Pacific

A new study shows that the malaria species widespread in the Asia-Pacific region has been a key driver of human genome evolution.

Study Of Malaysian Tribe Could Help Find Asian Skin Color Genes

A genetic investigation of a Malaysian tribe may help to explain why East Asians have light skin but lower skin cancer rates than Europeans.

Bangladeshi Innovators Scoop US Technology Award

An innovative building material from Bangladesh that could be used to construct cheap shelters has won the top prize in an innovation competition.

Wild Birds ‘Smuggled’ From Solomon Islands To SE Asia

A new study has revealed that tens of thousands of wild birds exported from the Solomon Islands have been laundered into the global wildlife trade by declaring them as captive-bred.

Facebook To Invest In Fiber-Optic Cable Across Asia

Facebook announced last week that it will be investing in a US$450 million project to run an undersea fiber-optic cable across Asia.

Scientists Say Elephants, Rhinos Are Irreplacable In Tropical Forests

A study has shown that although herbivores such as the Asian Tapir might share the same digestive system as elephants and rhinoceroses, they cannot perform similar roles as seed dispersers.