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Three Institute Collaboration Releases 3,000 Rice Genomes

A collaborative effort between the CAAS, BGI and the IRRI has published the genomes of 3,000 rice varieties, amounting to 13.4 terabytes worth of data.

Features

Developing Nations Show Extremes In Research Gender Balance

Both the highest and lowest female to male researcher ratios come from the developing world. However, more data needs to be collected to get a clearer picture, Jan Piotrowski says.

In the Lab

Personalized Genetic Test With Gold Nanoprobes

Scientists at IBN have developed a gold nanoparticle-based test that could help patients with blood clots get the correct dose of warfarin faster.

In the Lab

Self-Assembling Peptide Nanogel For Burns

IBN's ultrashort peptide-based gel mimics extracellular matrix to promote superior skin regeneration.

In the Lab

3D Printed Seaweed For Medical Implants

Seaweed-derived gels could be a new source of biocompatible material for medical implants that also has a positive impact on the environment.

Features

Information Deficits In India’s Higher Education

To improve the quality of education in India, higher education institutions should submit information to the authorities, says Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani.

Academia

CAS & MPG Celebrate 40 Years Of Partnership

The 40 years of partnership between CAS and MPG have seen over 250 Ph.D.s jointly trained by both national science institutions.

Academia

Helping Scientists Discover Fresh Insights

Australia has unveiled a state of the art research visualization facility that helps accelerate scientific discoveries.

In the Lab

Ants Confused By Strong Smells

The presence of perfume can alter ants' social behavior, causing them to brush antennae more frequently.

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