South Korean biotechnology-a rising industrial and scientific powerhouse

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A glimpse at the Korean stock market, which is focusing primarily on the development of new brand drugs, medical devices, bioinformatics and functional genomic research, is presented. Three major lessons learnt for encouraging startup activity in countries with a relatively well-developed educational, research, financial and industrial infrastructure are discussed.

South Korea, Government domestic functions, Management dynamics, Drugs, Securities issued, listed, Management, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Securities, Company business management, New business enterprises, Startups, Company securities, Health policy

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Tamiflu side effects come under scrutiny

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Japanese pediatricians are investigating whether Tamiflu, prescribed widely in Japan for defense against avian flu, may be causing mental instability and suicidal tendencies. An earlier study that cleared any connection between Tamiflu and 'abnormal behavior' is considered unreliable, bringing the drug under scrutiny again.

Japan, Legal issues & crime, Drugs, Company legal issue, Investigations, Complications and side effects, Antiviral agents, Adverse drug reactions, Tamiflu (Medication)

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