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Australia • HIV trial validates novel drug mechanism
Singapore • IBN engineered artificial human livers for drug testing and discovery • Scientists at A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore catch evolving germs and cancer cells early • DocDoc and Chatter Buzz Media enter strategic partnership to launch Asia’s first healthcare Content Marketing Network
United States • New method developed to expand blood stem cells for bone marrow transplant • Fibrocell/UCLA study on human skin cells yields promising results • Metal stents are effective treatment for blocked bile ducts • Pain drug may prevent preemie lung damage • Gene x3 helps corn grow in acidic soil • Cancer Genetics selected by Gilead Sciences, Inc. to provide clinical trial services for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
United Kingdom • DaTSCANTM SPECT imaging demonstrates impact on the diagnosis of patients with clinically uncertain dementia
Africa • Failing vaccine strategies need to be revamped • RegeneCure's membrane implant shows 40% accelerated healing time of severe bone fractures
Eye on China • Difference in rainfall between wet and dry seasons is increasing worldwide • Rare carbon molecule detected in dying star gives glimpse of stellar evolution • Whole genome sequencing of wild rice reveals the mechanisms underlying Oryza genome evolution • BGI and TGAC join efforts to tackle global challenges in food security, energy and health • A regeneration system for tartary buckwheat invented by CIB • A new approach for the reduction of carbon dioxide to methane and acetic acid • Launch of the Chinese-German Center for Bio-Inspired Materials at the Mainz University Medical Center • Science: The early bird loses an ovary • Disruptions of functional brain connectomes in individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease • A breakthrough in carbohydrate-based vaccine: One vaccine targets three unique glycan epitopes on cancer cells and cancer stem cells • BSD Medical signs exclusive agreement for distribution of BSD’s cancer treatment hyperthermia system in Taiwan • Catalent announces major China expansion with two new facilities
Features • Quality Issues in Pharmaceuticals: an overview into root cause investigation • Generic Drug Product Development Using QbD Approaches • Biosimilars: where we stand today?
Review • Can APAC become a global leader in biosimilars? • The State of Biosimilars in 2013: A Progress Report on the Regulatory Environment • Addressing the Unique Challenges of Running Biosimilar Clinical Trials • Generics, Supergenerics and the Patent Cliff
Inside Industry • Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd seals a deal exceeding US$35 (~RM107m) with Agila Biotech Sdn Bhd during BioPharma Asia 2013 • Nagasaki University and Astellas launch collaborative research for screening new anti-dengue virus drugs for neglected tropical diseases • Eurofins collaborates with AB SCIEX and Phenomenex to improve analysis of animal feed • Biolife Science $5m ASX listing to progress stomach & breast cancer vaccine • Naz Haji appointed Chief Information Officer, Quintiles Asia markets • Roche and BioLamina start collaboration to develop novel cell culture systems
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