Bioboard
December 2011
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Asia-Pacific biotech news
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TLDR In 2011, there were major scientific breakthroughs in cancer treatment, immunity, Parkinson's, virus simulation, schizophrenia, hair growth, lung cancer, and medical grafts.
In 2011, significant scientific advancements were reported globally, including the discovery of four anti-cancer compounds and a new cell type that boosts immunity in Australia, and a potential breakthrough in Parkinson's treatment. China made strides with a new ADR monitoring system, a complete H1N1 virus simulation using a GPU supercomputer, and the identification of a novel schizophrenia susceptibility gene. Korea received recognition for hair growth research using nanoemulsions. Singapore developed a new pill for advanced lung cancer and announced a collaboration with Nestlé. Additionally, the first successful artificial windpipe graft and the use of stem cells to repair heart damage were notable achievements in other regions.
