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Informing The Search For Superconducting Materials

Scientists in Japan have used data science methodologies to discover and develop superconducting materials.

HKU President Awarded The Eringen Medal

Professor Zhang Xiang was recognized for his contributions to micro- and nanoscale engineering, which has applications in microelectronics and photonics.

Targeting The Achilles’ Heel Of Zika Virus

Singapore-based scientists have engineered a peptide that can rupture the Zika virus membrane and pass through the blood-brain barrier, making it a potential therapeutic against the disease.

How Plants Save Energy At Night

Using a fluorescent probe that tracks ATP levels in real time, an international team of plant scientists has identified a mechanism by which chloroplasts maintain energy efficiency.

WuXi And CECD Join Forces To Create Big Data Solutions For Healthcare

The joint venture will use big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to advance research in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Probiotic Bacteria Keep Staphylococcus At Bay

Bacillus, a type of bacteria commonly found in probiotics, prevents Staphylococcus aureus colonization of the gut and nose, according to scientists in Thailand and the US.

Scientists Decode The Asian Catfish Genome

Researchers in Japan and Vietnam have sequenced the genome of the Asian catfish, which could help fisheries identify important genes for rapid growth and disease resistance.

Baby Mouse Tears Turn Off Female Mice

A research group in Japan has discovered a pheromone in young mouse tears that reduces female interest in sex, a finding which could be used as natural pest control.

Brainwave Measurements An Early Indicator Of Autism

Researchers in Japan have identified gamma oscillations in the brain as a potential diagnostic for autism spectrum disorder in children.