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BGI Establishes Asia-Pacific HQ In Queensland, Australia
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute will serve as BGI's R&D and commercialization headquarters in the region.
Researchers Zoom In On Silver Catalytic Reaction
With the aid of an atomic force microscope, researchers have observed a silver catalyst at work.
The China Space Friends Club
The US refuses to collaborate with China on space missions, but no matter: the Asian powerhouse has the rest of the world in its corner.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hideo Hosono
Thanks to the work of Japanese materials scientist Hideo Hosono, we now have much more efficient flat-screen TV displays.
‘Photobombing’ Tumor Immune Suppressors
Pairing an antibody with a light-sensitive dye is an effective way of targeting tumor cells and destroying them, researchers have found.
Could A Pill Be Used To Rebuild The Liver? (VIDEO)
Researchers have discovered a small molecule inhibitor that promotes liver tissue regeneration, which may pave the way for medicines that help to rebuild organs.
The Secret Behind Bristle-Free Asian Rice? Human Selection.
The lack of awns in cultivated Asian rice has been linked to early agriculture and domestication by humans.
Immune-Boosting Drug Shows Promise For Treating Lupus
A drug used in immunotherapy could help suppress the overactive immune system of lupus patients in much lower doses, a study suggests.
Zebra Finch Parents’ Song Prepare Unborn Chicks For Global Warming
A zebrafinch’s dulcet tones can help the unborn chicks in its eggs prepare for a warmer environment, a study suggests.
