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Australia
•  Silk Microchip for Rapid Medical Testing
•  New Insulin that Won't Need Cooling -a Boon for Diabetics
•  Scientists Developing Synthetic Skin
•  Australian Scientists' Lung Breakthrough
•  Aussie Scientists Find the 'Lazy' Eye Gene
•  Researchers Probe New Malaria Treatment
•  Cancer Treatment Pioneered in Melbourne being Hailed as a Global Lifesaver

China
•  Plastic Surgery Increasingly Popular Among Seniors
•  Scientists Develop New Nanotech Approach

India
•  India to Promote Biotech R&D Activities in NE States
•  India to Set Up Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
•  Rare Ear Surgery Performed on Dubai Boy
•  Global Biotech Firms Seek Partnerships in India for Bigger Gains

Singapore
•  GSK, EDB to Fund S$50 mn to Support Manufacturing in Singapore
•  A*STAR, UK Unite to Fight Infectious Disease
•  New Treatment Option for Women Who Suffer from Incontinence

Thailand
•  Thailand Builds Capabilities in Nanotech Research

Other Regions
North America
•  Scientists Predict Lifespan

New Zealand
•  Orthopedic Implants Made from Shell

Feature
•  The New Hip Thing: Flying halfway around the globe for a new hip
•  Diagnostics & Cardiovascular Disease - Helping to Curtail Rising Numbers
•  Frequent Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation Patients and Anticoagulants
•  Eco-friendlily Yours: The Way Forward
•  TauRx enters collaborative R&D agreement with Bayer Schering Pharma
•  Major New Asean Health and Well-Being Study

Industry Watch
•  Limited Granted Hepatitis C RNA Interference Patent in US
•  HUYA Bioscience International and China Medical City Forge Alliance
•  Chindex, Fosun Pharma Form Joint Venture
•  Daiichi Sankyo and Ranbaxy to Integrate New Drug Research and Development System
•  TAKE Solutions and Reliance Life Sciences Enter Strategic Alliance
•  Veeda Oncology Announces $8.4 million in New Business
•  Medicago signs Vaccine MOU with PT Bio Farma
•  Kyowa Hakko Kirin to Enter Out-licensing Agreement with Biovail
•  Sosei to Acquire Activus Pharma
•  Takeda to Expand Operations in South Korea
•  SymBio and Cephalon Sign License Agreement
•  Quintiles Announces Clinical Research Partnership with the University Malaya Medical Centre
•  Roche's New DNA Sequencer Opens Innovation in Genomic Research
•  Dow Microbial Control Academy Showcases Industrial Leadership and Expertise

Research and Findings
•  Scientists Find Link between Estrogen Metabolism Pathway and Breast Cancer Risk
•  Researchers Find Clues for Developing Biodegradable Plastics from Jatropha
•  Discovery of Ancient Viral Invasion Important for Advancement in Regenerative Medicine

People Watch
•  A*STAR Scientist Receives International Award for Innovation in Healthcare Technology
•  Six Clinician Scientists Receive Funding Support for Translational and Clinical Research
•  Japanese Stem Cell Scientist Wins Kyoto Prize
•  BIOTEC Researcher Wins Great Gigabase Grant

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