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HKU’s Kwok Sun Elected President Of IAU’s Astrobiology Commission
Kwok has been selected to coordinate the International Astronomical Union's world-wide astrobiology research efforts.
Competition Between Synapses Shapes Brain Circuitry
Brain plasticity, essential for learning and memory, is controlled by competition for a limited protein resource.
Ancient Chinese Archives Track Decline Of Rare Apes
Combing through historical records, scientists have charted the decline of gibbons in China through the centuries.
How Some Siblings Overcome Schizophrenia Risk
A brain imaging study has found that siblings of schizophrenic patients can overcome their genetic predisposition to the disease.
Wuxi & TruTags Tag Team On Drug Tracking
Tracking a drug's provenance and origin just got easier, thanks to edible tags jointly tested by WuXi PharmaTech and TruTags Technology.
A Chemical Cocktail For Cell Reprogramming
Researchers have discovered a new chemical way to generate neurons from fibroblasts, paving a way for personalized medicine and cell replacement therapy.
Predicting Flu Outbreaks Before They Happen
Scientists have developed a way to predict outbreaks of flu even in densely populated Hong Kong, one of the global epicenters of the disease.
Single-Dose Malaria Drug Reaches Human Trials
A long-lasting single-dose malaria drug in phase II clinical trials provides hope for malaria-infected patients.
FDA Approval For Cipla’s Child-Friendly HIV Drug Formulation
A novel pediatric formulation of anti-retroviral drugs could be life saving for children living with HIV.