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Lead Levels In Rice Cause For Concern, Study

Rice imported into the United States from certain countries contains levels of lead that could pose health risks, according to a new study.

Researchers Discover Aging Blue Supergiant Star In Virgo Cluster

Researchers have discovered an aging blue supergiant star located far beyond our Milky Way Galaxy in the constellation Virgo.

X-BODY, Jiangsu Hengrui To Develop Novel Therapeutic Antibodies

X-BODY Biosciences has signed an agreement with Jiangsu Hengrui to commercialize therapeutic antibodies for age-related macular degeneration.

Singapore Ranked Second In IT Readiness By World Economic Forum

The Nordic countries and the Asian Tigers dominate a 2013 World Economic Forum ranking of IT-ready economies.

Dozens Of New Genetic Markers For Cancer Risk Identified But Thousands More Remain

A large international study has identified more than 80 genetic markers for cancer risk, but researchers suggest that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Researchers Identify New Type Of Intestinal Lymphoma

Researchers have identified a new type of deadly intestinal lymphoma that is particularly common in Asia.

Nature: China May Soon Surpass Japan In R&D Publication Output

China may soon surpass Japan as the Asia-Pacific leader in research output, says a new report published today by the Nature Publishing Group.

16-Year-Old English Kids Two Years Behind Asian Peers In Math, Study

16-year-old English students are nearly two years behind their East Asian counterparts in math, says a new study by University of London.

Pfizer To Conduct NSCLC Drug Trial In Asia

Pfizer Inc. will conduct a clinical trial of its crizotinib drug, marketed under the trademark Xalkori®, in four Asian countries.