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Wound Healing, The Salamander Way

A peptide isolated from the skin of salamanders could help mimic the rapid wound healing seen in lower animals.

Global Map To Aid Road Building

A new study shows where on Earth roads should and shouldn't be built.

Memory Research Aided By Technique For Tracking Protein Age

The ability to track how old a protein is could lead to a better understanding of processes such as learning and memory.

Spotting Objects In Space With Raven

Astronomers have developed an instrument to enhance space images from telescopes.

Luye Acquires Jialin for US$600 Million

Luye Pharma strengthens its position in China's cardiovascular drug market with the US$600 million acquisition of Beijing Jialin Pharmaceutical.

Challenges Ahead For China’s Research Funding Landscape

Although the greater transparency on China's R&D spending is welcome, the figures reveal a shortfall in applied research funding.

Blowing The Lid Off Food Safety In China

China needs to move beyond whistleblowers to tackle the issue of food safety, writes Sacha Cody.

Targeted Estrogen Could Curb Binge Eating

Estrogen linked to GLP-1 has been shown to inhibit binge eating in mice by boosting serotonin production.

QBI & CAS Team Up To Take On Dementia

The joint effort between the Queensland Brain Institute and the Chinese Academy of Sciences will be the largest international research center for dementia.