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INDONESIA • Alleged cure for dengue in Indonesia stirs debate
JAPAN • Daiichi Sankyo submits SAVAYSATM tablets new drug application to the U.S. FDA
MALAYSIA • Marine bacterial compound shows antiviral potential
THE PHILIPPINES • Rice bias in the Philippines 'neglects soil problems'
SINGAPORE • Start-up market's artificial cell membranes can speed up drug discovery • NCCS scientists discover gene regulation is dependent on protein • Elephant shark genome provides new insights into bone formation and adaptive immunity in humans • Vela Diagnostics launches qualitative test to identify never before documented virus in Western hemisphere • New discovery of biomarker to improve diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
VIETNAM • Setback for dengue-blocking mosquito trial in Vietnam
AFRICA • Scientists to create disease-resistant Ethiopian enset • Viral load tests ‘could transform HIV treatment failure’
EUROPE • QIAGEN and Exosome Diagnostics to develop first-in-class, non-invasive diagnostics for key genetic biomarkers in lung and other cancers • Study examines probiotic use in preventing gastrointestinal disorders in infants • Gecko Biomedical's co-founders demonstrate a 'bio-inspired' tissue adhesive that shows promise for minimally invasive heart surgery and vessel repair
UNITED STATES • Scientists solve 40-year mystery of how sodium controls opioid brain signaling • Scripps Florida scientists identify possible key to drug resistance in Crohn’s disease • On-demand vaccines possible with engineered nanoparticles • Odor receptors discovered in lungs • New technique targets specific areas of cancer cells with different drugs
EYE ON CHINA • Hepalink signs agreement to acquire Scientific Protein Laboratories • Yasheng Group joint venture with IBC International LLC to form Angel Star Nutrition LLC • Zynex signs distribution agreement for China market • Tao Li of China Green Agriculture, receives the honor of "Future Chinese Business Leaders" • Yingli Green Energy enters joint venture with Datong Coal Mine Group • Elekta wins public tender to deliver cancer care solutions to China • Stellar Biotechnologies Announces Collaboration with Amaran Biotechnology, Inc. • TaiGen Biotechnology signed exclusive license agreement with R-Pharm for nemonoxacin (Taigexyn) • Eddingpharm acquires global rights to oncology assets, including Telatinib, from ACT Biotech • BioLineRx and JHL Biotech to collaborate on Type 1 diabetes antibody treatment • Bayer and Peking University establish new research center for translational research and drug discovery in Beijing • Microport Scientific Corporation and Sorin Group sign joint venture agreement for cardiac rhythm management business in China • Epigenomics signs licensing and supply agreement with Kindstar for Epi proLung in China • Abcam to open office in Shanghai, China
FEATURES • IT in Healthcare: Thoughts from Napier Healthcare • Tele-consultation • RFID Smart Sensing • Innovation in Healthcare: A BT Health Perspective
PEOPLE WATCH • Burn Management
INSIDE INDUSTRY • Fortis Escorts Heart Institute wins 'Best Single Specialty Hospital - Cardiology' title • Probiodrug transfers its CDK9 inhibitor program to AstraZeneca • GE to expand in life sciences with acquisition of strategic assets from Thermo Fisher Scientific • MD Anderson teams up with Pfizer to advance cancer immunotherapy • Trovagene and US Oncology Research collaborate on a prospective study for urine-based KRAS testing in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer • MedImmune and Immunocore enter immunotherapy agreement to develop novel cancer therapies • Nodality enters into a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation in autoimmune diseases • Knopp Biosciences and NIH to collaborate in evaluating dexpramipexole in patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome • AMN Healthcare receives top workplace award • National Cancer Centre Singapore and Clearbridge BioMedics partner to bring circulating tumor cell technology closer to clinic • Latest updates on soaps, detergents, cosmetics, hair care industry at 4th Emerging HPC Surfactants Markets • CMT's 11th Phenol/ Acetone & Derivatives Markets in Shanghai, hones in on feedstock costs, excess capacities and more • A*STAR signs agreement with Nestlé to strengthen food & nutrition R&D in Singapore • Amorfix enters into agreement with a major global pharmaceutical company for Alzheimer's disease diagnostic • PHARM Connect Congress- One step before the future
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