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Microplastic Waste Found In Sea Salt
Microplastics, which could potentially cause cell damage, have been found in sea salt available in Chinese supermarkets.
HKU & PolyU Launch Respiratory Virus Research Foundation
The new Respiratory Virus Research Foundation will focus on diagnostics and translational research in the form of new drugs and vaccines.
Nano-Fasteners Make Fuel Cells A Snap
Scientists have used nanofabricated pillars to make the bond between electrodes and membranes in fuel cells five times stronger.
Crystal Structure Of Blood Clotting Factor Uncovered
The crystal structure of tissue-type plasminogen activator could lead to the development of new thrombolytic drugs with higher efficacy and lower side effects.
Hanhai & SFU Launch China-Canada Commercialization Network
The China-Canada Commercialization & Acceleration Network (C2-CAN) aims to promote venture growth in both countries.
WuXi & Lilly To Develop Cardiovascular Drug In China
As part of Lilly's ‘In China, For China’ strategy, the small molecule drug is intended to help the 276 million Chinese patients affected by high cholesterol.
Pushing Quantum Weirdness To The Limit
By pushing quantum entanglement to the limit, researchers have put quantum theory on firmer ground.
Super Sensitive Biosensor Measures Glucose In Saliva
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive glucose detector that can measure blood glucose levels from saliva.
Bees Pack More Food If Rewards Are Uncertain
When faced with uncertain rewards from their foraging journeys, honey bees reduce the risk of starvation by carrying more food with them.