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Nature’s Editor-in-Chief On Publishing In The COVID-19 Era (VIDEO)
Don’t miss our next Wildtype Media Expert Opinion webinar with Dr. Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature.
Red Pandas Actually Two Distinct Species
Using population genomics, scientists have confirmed that the two red panda species have different evolutionary histories.
Prime Editing Optimized For Rice And Wheat
Prime editing, a new genome editing approach, has great potential for plant breeding and functional genomic research.
Bob Langer On How Science Can Tackle COVID-19 (VIDEO)
Join Wildtype Media Group CEO Dr. Juliana Chan as she chats with biotechnology trailblazer Professor Robert Langer about the role that science plays in the fight against COVID-19.
Nearly Half Of COVID-19 Infections Occurred Before Symptoms: Study
A modeling study estimates that 44 percent of COVID-19 infections were transmitted during the pre-symptomatic stage.
Deep Learning Helps Robots Control Their Limbs
Deep reinforcement learning has helped walking robots coordinate complex movements with motor synergy just like humans do.
Converting CO2 Into Fuel Without Metals
Researchers in India have developed the first metal-free—ligand-free catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion into methane.
Wuhan Travel Ban Prevented 700,000 COVID-19 Cases: Report
Tough control measures taken by China in the first 50 days of the epidemic may have prevented more than 700,000 infections, a study finds.
Low Risk Of Coronavirus Transmission By Tears: Study
A small clinical study conducted in Singapore has indicated that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may not be readily transmissible in tears.