Killers on the loose
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A brief description on Asia's culture of counterfeiting due to the increasing number of pharmacies distributing fake drugs that contain little or none of the labeled active ingredient produced mostly in China and India is presented. The International Chamber of Commerce launched a Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Initiative in 2003 that acts as a clearing-hrasiaouse for information about fake drugs.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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How do your mountains grow?
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The mountain ranges are created by the collision of two continental plates, such as the grinding action of India against Asia that thrust up the Himalayas. The various other causes that lead to mountain development and their effects on nature are discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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Discovery of the first Asian plethodontid salamander
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The discovery of the first Asian Plethodontid salamander from montane woodlands in southwestern Korea is reported. The new species superficially resembles members of North American genra, in particular the morphologically conservative genus Plethodon.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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