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How Shape Influences Wound Healing

Cells measure the shape of gaps in the epithelium to determine how they should move to close wounds, scientists say.

Sticky Tape Used To Create Semiconductor Monolayers

As a semiconductor material, phosphorene is lighter and thinner than silicon, opening up the possibility of interesting new devices.

Fosun & Guahao.com Partner For Pharma E-Commerce

The cooperation agreement between Fosun Pharmaceuticals and Guahao.com is expected to expand jxdyf.com's pharmaceutical e-commerce platform.

How Plant Roots Build Barriers

Scientists have found that the transcription factor MYB36 is a master regulator of Casparian strip formation in plants.

HOSPI Lends A Helping Hand At Changi General Hospital

Four autonomous delivery robots have been employed to deliver goods such as medicine, medical specimens and case files within the hospital.

Sweet Revenge Against Superbugs

Three dimensional carbohydrates could prove to be effective new agents against drug resistant bacteria.

3SBio Acquires Zhejiang Wansheng For US$85 Million

The acquisition of Zhejiang Wansheng expands 3SBio's product offerings in the dialysis, diabetes and dermatology markets.

NUS & Georgia Tech Launch Center For Next-Gen Logistics

The newly launched Center for Next Generation Logistics will receive US$0.88 million over the next two years to establish its research capabilities.

Weyl Points: A New Dimension Over Graphene

Using specially constructed photonic crystals, researchers have demonstrated Weyl points, thereby opening a new field in basic physics.