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Only 0.2% Of Chinese Population Has Ideal Heart Health

The authors of a study on cardiovascular health in China warn of a looming epidemic of heart disease.

Optogenetics Down To A Whisker

Scientists have demonstrated that optogenetic techniques can be restricted to selected neural circuits, specifically the D2 whisker in rats.

How Microbial Communities Respond To Dams

There are more nitrogen cycling bacteria found in rivers that have been dammed, scientists say.

UN Conference Calls For Greater Disaster Resilience

Participants called for greater attention to be paid to insuring disaster risks and the role that scientific data could play in risk estimation.

Thermo Fisher Licenses ToolGen’s Gene Editing IP

Thermo Fisher will utilize ToolGen's technology to develop and market new CRISPR reagent kits.

The Building Blocks Of An Economy

Researchers at the SMU School of Economics are studying how education and trade form two basic pillars of a robust economy.

Trust: The Most Important Business Currency

While negotiating the trade-offs between data protection and the business value of data, companies should remember that trust is the underlying issue.

Taking Small Steps For Vulnerable Migrants

SMU Assistant Professor Song Jiyoung works on migration management, a multidisciplinary field that helps vulnerable migrants and mobile populations.

Bilingualism And The Brain

SMU Assistant Professor Yang Hwajin studies how language shapes our ability to process information.