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World’s First Development and Demonstration of a Quantum Cryptographic Communication Technology Applied System for Genomic Medicine
TOKYO, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502), Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) and Tohoku University Hospital have demonstrated that quantum cryptographic communications technology can provide genomic medicine with a safe, completely secure data management environment.
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Six COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including 3 from China, now in phase-3 trials: WHO
GENEVA, Aug. 7 —Six COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including three from China, have entered phase-3 trials, reported Xinhua news agency, quoting senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official on Thursday. The three Chinese candidates are from Sinovac, Wuhan Institute of Biological Products/Sinopharm, and
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Worldwide number of COVID-19 cases surpasses 19 million
MOSCOW: The worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 19 million. Sputnik news agency, quoting data from Johns Hopkins University reported that the exact number of the coronavirus cases stood at 19,007,938 as of 02:00 GMT on Friday. More than
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MACC seeks law to make asset declaration compulsory for MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a law to make it compulsory for Members of Parliament to declare their assets, according to MACC deputy chief commissioner (prevention), Datuk Shamshun Baharin Mohd Jamil. He said the law could
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Hishamuddin apologises for vaping in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pix) today apologised for smoking an e-cigarette in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday. The Sembrong Member of Parliament also promised not to repeat his mistake. “Regarding the issue involving me today
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Water supply disruption in Petaling due to burst pipe
KUALA LUMPUR: Up to 50 areas in the Petaling District will experience an unscheduled disruption in water supply following a burst pipe at the Jalan Kerinci, Bukit Angkasa intersection at 9 p.m. tonight. Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor)
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Police indentify culprit who assaulted food deliveryman
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police have identified the culprit who is believed to have assaulted a food deliveryman in Alma here after a video of the incident went viral on Facebook today. Seberang Perai Tengah District Police chief ACP Shafee Abd Samad
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Lim Guan Eng leaves MACC to face charges at KL court
PUTRAJAYA: A sport utility vehicle (SUV), with former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (pix) believed to be in it, was seen leaving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters at about 8.30 am, and believed heading to the Court Complex at
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Conflict between current, former Minister causes heated debate in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 26 ministries completed winding up the debate on the motion of thanks for the royal address by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong during Parliament sitting this week, with several important decisions also announced. The highlights included
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Man arrested for alleged rape of his step daughter
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A factory worker suspected of raping his 11 year-old step daughter was arrested recently. Kota Samarahan Police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said, the 41 year-old man was arrested at his workplace at Mile 9 here, after a police
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