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Food Security R&D Center Launched By CAS, John Innes Center

To tackle the global challenges of food security and sustainable healthcare, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has opened a joint research center with a UK partner institution.

Pharma

TaiGen, HEC ChangJiang To Jointly Develop Chronic Hep C Treatments

The new company will develop, manufacture and commercialize treatments for chronic Hepatitis C virus infection in the Greater China region.

In the Lab

This Molecule Marks Cells Destined To Develop Into Heart

Researchers have identified a molecule that is expressed in early heart production, allowing them to isolate and study pure populations of human heart progenitor cells.

In the Lab

Transgenic Female Silkworms Produce Sperm: Study

After embedding a male sex gene into the genome of female silkworms, they underwent an apparent sex change and started producing sperm.

In the Lab

Sweet! Scientists Decode Genome Of Chinese Licorice

Interestingly, Chinese licorice, which is closely related to the plant used for licorice candy, codes for many more proteins than the human genome.

In the Lab

Regions At High Risk Of Tsunamis Change Over Time: Report

Based on tsunami data spanning 400 years, it’s clear that modern tsunami risk regions differ from historical evidence.

In the Lab

Stress-busting Protein Also Makes Breast Tumors More Aggressive

An enzyme that helps breast cancer cells regulate their oxidative stress levels can also make them more aggressive, according to this study.

In the Lab

This Newly-Discovered Orchid’s A ‘Cheater’

Do not be deceived by its delicate looks—this species of orchid lives off nutrients obtained via a bizarre, symbiotic plant-fungi relationship.

In the Lab

Greenhouse Gases Are Sizzling Up Northeast Asia

Increases in hot temperature extremes in Northeast Asia will probably continue for the next few decades, a study predicts.

Academia

Food Security R&D Center Launched By CAS, John Innes Center

To tackle the global challenges of food security and sustainable healthcare, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has opened a joint research center with a UK partner institution.

Pharma

TaiGen, HEC ChangJiang To Jointly Develop Chronic Hep C Treatments

The new company will develop, manufacture and commercialize treatments for chronic Hepatitis C virus infection in the Greater China region.

In the Lab

This Molecule Marks Cells Destined To Develop Into Heart

Researchers have identified a molecule that is expressed in early heart production, allowing them to isolate and study pure populations of human heart progenitor cells.

In the Lab

Transgenic Female Silkworms Produce Sperm: Study

After embedding a male sex gene into the genome of female silkworms, they underwent an apparent sex change and started producing sperm.

In the Lab

Sweet! Scientists Decode Genome Of Chinese Licorice

Interestingly, Chinese licorice, which is closely related to the plant used for licorice candy, codes for many more proteins than the human genome.

In the Lab

Regions At High Risk Of Tsunamis Change Over Time: Report

Based on tsunami data spanning 400 years, it’s clear that modern tsunami risk regions differ from historical evidence.

In the Lab

Stress-busting Protein Also Makes Breast Tumors More Aggressive

An enzyme that helps breast cancer cells regulate their oxidative stress levels can also make them more aggressive, according to this study.

In the Lab

This Newly-Discovered Orchid’s A ‘Cheater’

Do not be deceived by its delicate looks—this species of orchid lives off nutrients obtained via a bizarre, symbiotic plant-fungi relationship.

In the Lab

Greenhouse Gases Are Sizzling Up Northeast Asia

Increases in hot temperature extremes in Northeast Asia will probably continue for the next few decades, a study predicts.

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