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BIOBOARD

Asia-Pacific Biotech News 2019

Summary

This bioboard news digest includes a report on toxic bacteria found on microplastics retrieved from marine environments. The finding highlights that microplastics can serve as rafts for harmful bacteria, potentially transporting pathogens to new locations including beaches and seafood.

ASIA-PACIFIC – Quality and quantity of sleep affects behavior, cognition and glucose levels in Asian teens. ASIA-PACIFIC – Quality of overall diet key to lowering type 2 diabetes risk. ASIA-PACIFIC – Toxic bacteria found on microplastics retrieved from tropical waters. ASIA-PACIFIC – New use of anti-parasitic drug to potentially treat cancer. ASIA-PACIFIC – Hassle free influenza vaccine close to reality. REST OF THE WORLD – Bitter rapeseed could be used as protein source for human nutrition.

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