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Vaccine trial by Moderna shows promising early results
New York Times, Published on 18/05/2020
» The first coronavirus vaccine to be tested in people appears to be safe and able to stimulate an immune response against the virus, its manufacturer, Moderna announced Monday.
Coronavirus drugs: Who's doing what, and when they might come
AFP, Published on 17/03/2020
» WASHINGTON: Pharmaceuticals and research labs across the world are racing to find vaccines and treatments for the new coronavirus, using a variety of different technologies.
Health authorities expect coronavirus spread on US soil
Published on 26/02/2020
» American health authorities said Tuesday they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses, and schools to develop plans like cancelling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking.
Scientists find Zika antibodies in step toward vaccine
AFP, Published on 28/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - US researchers have identified antibodies in lab mice that may be able to prevent infection with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, in what they described Wednesday as a "significant step" toward a vaccine.
Growth v reform debate for China's new plan
AFP, Published on 25/10/2015
» BEIJING - China's leaders gather Monday to hash out a new Five Year Plan to battle slowing growth, and analysts say they must choose between chasing a traditional GDP target and embracing reforms such as to the "one child policy" to help the country develop its full potential.
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer's treatment
AFP, Published on 15/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - A protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists who say the discovery could provide a new drug target for dementia.
Uniqlo owner sees no impact from China slowdown
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2015
» Tokyo: The Walt Disney Co's new park in Shanghai would help the Uniqlo casual wear brand expand in China, Fast Retailing Co chairman Tadashi Yanai said on Saturday, shrugging off concerns over an economic slowdown in the Japanese retailer's largest overseas market.
Robot revolution sweeps China's factory floors
Business, Associated Press, Published on 24/09/2015
» SHENZHEN: In China's factories, the robots are rising.
'I want a blue-eyed Yazidi': teen describes IS slave market
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» PARIS - Kidnapped, beaten, sold and raped: the Islamic State group is running an international market in Iraq where Christian and Yazidi women are sold as sexual slaves, a teenager who escaped told AFP on Tuesday.
Microsoft gives Windows 10 preview
AFP, Published on 01/10/2014
» Microsoft on Tuesday offered its first glimpse of its Windows 10 software that it hopes delivers a winning formula for powering tablets and smartphones, along with laptops and desktop computers.