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Stem Cells To Patch Up Damaged Hearts

By growing heart cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells on a nanofiber scaffold, scientists have developed a patch that could be used to repair damaged hearts.

Making Pigs Leaner Through CRISPR

Using CRISPR/Cas gene-editing, scientists in China have introduced a gene into pigs that makes them lean and cold-resistant.

One Step That Makes Nanoelectronics 1,000 Times Better

Nanoelectronics gets a speed boost as scientists create an electron-to-plasmon converter that is 1,000 times more efficient than other currently available devices.

Synthesizing A Natural Compound That Hunts Down Cancer Stem Cells

Scientists in China have synthesized a natural cyclic compound that targets pancreatic cancer stem cells.

A Sticky Situation Of Triclosan And Toothbrushes

Scientists have found that the antimicrobial compound triclosan sticks to toothbrushes, with implications for health, antibiotic resistance and environmental leaching.

Sichuan University Student Wins 2017 Reaxys PhD Prize

Dr. Yuan Changchun has received a prize of US$2,000 and been admitted to a private network of talented chemists from around the world, the Reaxys Prize Club.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Tanzima Hashem

Tanzima Hashem is working on computational techniques that would allow us to use location-based services without giving away our private personal data.

Methylmercury Found In Rice-Based Baby Food

After analyzing 119 infant cereal samples made with a variety of grains, scientists have discovered that infant rice-based cereals contain elevated levels of methylmercury.

RNA Editing Makes Humans Complex

Humans are able to achieve greater biological complexity due to RNA editing, according to research by scientists in Singapore and the US.