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From China To US, The Game Of Mahjong Shaped Modern America

Annelise Heinz tracks the intersection of race and gender in 20th-century American culture through a study of the Chinese game of mahjong.

Artificial MicroRNAs To Target Dengue Virus

Researchers in China have identified artificial microRNAs that target regions of the dengue genome essential for viral replication.

Taiwan Vaccine Maker Completes PhIII Trials On H7N9 Influenza Vaccine

Taiwan-based vaccine maker Adimmune Corp says that it has the capacity to produce up to three million units per month of its preliminary H7N9 influenza vaccine.

Researchers Develop Super-Strong Heat-Resistant Ceramic

Researchers in Australia and China have teamed up to develop a new super-strong ceramic that resists wear at high temperatures.

New Insights Into Genetic Basis Of Deadly Liver Cancer

Researchers have tracked down recurrent genetic abnormalities in hepatocellular carcinoma, a deadly form of liver cancer.

Chemotherapy After Surgery Improves Gastric Cancer Survival

Clinical trial results show that treatment with chemotherapy after surgery improves survival for patients with advanced gastric cancer.

Brown Fat Responsible For Heart Disease Deaths In Winter

A new study has found that brown fat is responsible for more people dying from heart disease during the winter months.

Exosomes Transmit Cell-To-Cell Antiviral Resistance, Study

Researchers in China have discovered a mechanism by which mice prevent the viral destruction of the host immune system.

Air Pollution May Shorten Lives By Years, Study

A new study, based on long-term data collected in China, has estimated the extent to which air pollution may shorten human lives.