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Zhang Dabing Assumes New Joint Professorial Position

The joint professorship between the University of Adelaide and Shanghai Jiao Tong University deepens the research ties between the two countries.

Leaves: Natural Packaging Packed With Antioxidants

Leaves used by ethnic minorities in China to wrap food are packed with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, study shows.

7 Must-Read Stories In November 2014

Monkeys, mice and koala bears, oh my! Check out these cool stories featured in November.

Eisai Deepens Its Presence In China

Japanese pharmaceutical Eisai has set up both a holding company and a new production facility in Suzhou, China.

What Makes Cucumbers Bitter Could Also Treat Cancer

Genetics have revealed what makes wild cucumbers bitter, research that could lead to new treatments for cancer.

SIBS Launches New Open Access Journal

Riding on the success of sister journal Cell Research, SIBS launches China's first wide-ranging open access journal, Cell Discovery.

Activating Brown Fat To Lose Weight

A study in mice shows that a compound in traditional Chinese medicine could help weight loss by activating brown fat.

New Materials Reach Record Efficiencies

Affordable and efficient solar power is now one step closer to reality with the ability to control polymer morphology via temperature.

Still Single? Your Genes Might Play A Part

A mutation in the serotonin receptor gene 5-HT1A could influence a person's romantic prospects, study says.