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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.
Trial Set For World’s First Leprosy Vaccine
Developed by IDRI and ALM over the last 12 years, the first leprosy vaccine is slated for Phase I clinical trials by 2015.
Developing Nations Show Extremes In Research Gender Balance
Both the highest and lowest female to male researcher ratios come from the developing world. However, more data needs to be collected to get a clearer picture, Jan Piotrowski says.
Newly Discovered Plant Stores Nickel In Leaves
Able to store up to 18,000 ppm of nickel in its leaves, Rinorea niccolifera might be useful for removing heavy metals in contaminated soil.
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.
More Asian Women Find Success In Science
Recognizing the existing gender disparities, governments across Asia have taken measures to encourage more women to join and stay in science and technology fields.
Study Recommends Shift In Pneumonia Vaccination Strategy
Pneumococcal vaccination programs should focus on children with the poorest access to healthcare services, according to a study.
Timid Jumping Spider Uses Ant As Bodyguard
Ants act both as guardians and predators of jumping spiders in a three-species interaction described by scientists.
Philippine Farmers ‘Keen’ On GM Eggplants When Informed
A new book shows that when benefits such as reduced pesticide use are explained, most Filipino farmers are interested to switch to GM eggplants, even if seeds are more expensive.
