Putting the pieces together: Hong Kong

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong is encountering challenges as it seeks to establish a biotechnology sector. A key problem is the lack of private investment for long-term projects. Most investment in biotechnology comes from the government, with most of this going through the Innovation and Technology Commission to the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Hong Kong

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Disputed diagnoses hamper claims of mercury poisoning

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Issues are presented concerning the dispute which is occurring over the tests used to determine nerve damaged caused by methyl-mercury poisoning in people living around Minamata Bay, Japan. The diagnosis of the poisoning is discussed.

Health aspects, Finance, Diagnosis, Physiological aspects, Mercury, Mercury (Metal), Mercury poisoning, Mercury in the body, Minamata, Japan, Chisso Corp.

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Taiwan's kingmaker chemist

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Lee Yuan-tseh, Taiwan's best-known scientist and Nobel chemistry laureate, played a critical part in the recent election of Chen Shui-bian's Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan. His endorsement of the party proved crucial.

Taiwan, Political activity, Political aspects, Chemists, Lee Yuan-tseh

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