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Tea Tree Genome Sequenced
Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the tea tree, unraveling clues about how one leaf produces many flavors.
WuXi NextCODE Raises US$75 Million In Series B Financing
WuXi NextCODE has raised US$75 million from investors including Temasek and Yunfeng Capital to roll out their genomic data platform across China and beyond.
Gold & Graphene Make Brain Probes More Sensitive
Researchers from South Korea have developed brain probes that are small, flexible and read signals clearly.
Your Smartphone Can Tell If You’ve Had A Good Night’s Sleep
In the near future, mobile apps can be used to record sleep sounds and convert the information into advice for better sleep.
The Tricky Way Gastric Cancer Evades The Immune System
Gastric cancer cells have an altered pattern of gene expression which helps them hide from the immune system.
Apparently, Asian Wild Rice Isn’t So Wild Anymore
The genome of Asian wild rice has become heavily admixed with disadvantageous traits from domesticated strains, researchers say.
Indonesian ‘Hobbits’ May Have Come From Africa
The findings of a new study suggest that Homo floresiensis was likely a sister species of Homo habilis rather than a descendant of Homo erectus.
Frog Mucus Yields Virus-Killing Peptides
Researchers have isolated a peptide from frog mucus that can kill a wide range of flu viruses but appears harmless to human cells.
CRISPR Used To Modify Multiple Genes In Rice
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated high efficiency multiplex gene editing in plants.
