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Growing Skin Grafts Without Animal Contamination
Scientists have developed a human protein matrix to culture skin cells, removing the need for animal-derived components used in existing culture systems.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2018
October was Nobel season—check out our stories on Physiology or Medicine laureates Professor Tasuku Honjo (2018) and Sir Richard J. Roberts (1993).
Different Shades Of Blue: A Closer Look At Depression
Researchers have identified three subtypes of depression, including one that is unresponsive to commonly prescribed anti-depression drugs.
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.
