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Bacteria gene in China resists all antibiotics
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/11/2015
» New bacteria gene MCR-1 found in China, resistant to last-resort antibiotics. Return to pre-antibiotic era when even small cuts or infections could mean death may happen soon.
What's new in business news: January 22, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2014
» Korea plans for 1000 times faster 5G mobile phone technology, TrueVisions' plan for adding digital TV to pay-TV & Thailand's research investment doubled in 2011.
Mystery virus: One case in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2013
» The rare Zika virus from Africa was identified in a Canadian tourist who visited Bangkok & Phuket after returning from her trip.
Drug resistant malaria parasite found
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2013
» Scientists find drug-resistant parasites in Cambodia after sequencing genomes of 800 parasites from around world.
Chicken meat: Good for your health
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2013
» Is chicken healthier than beef? What part of the chicken should I eat? What about healthy chicken farming? Bird flu and food poisoning?
Prince Mahidol Awards 2012
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2013
» This year's winners: community medicine strategy to fight "river blindness" roundworm in Africa & improved evidence-based medicine treatment guidelines.
Aids cure in sight: Science breakthrough
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2013
» Scientists in Australia have made important discoveries that may bring an end to Aids within a decade.
Laughter yoga
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/11/2012
» 15 to 20 minutes of laughing every day keeps the doctor away. Laughing releases feel-good endorphins that keep you happy & healthy.
Prince Mahidol Awards 2012
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/11/2012
» Community medicine to fight worm causing blindness in poor countries & guidelines for cost-effective medicine in UK, winners of this year's prize.
Dengue vaccine: Success in Thailand trials
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2012
» Complete vaccine & prevention near for this serious disease carried by mosquitoes, 50 to 100 million suffer each year, 20,000 die.