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7 Must-Read Stories In April 2019
April 2019 saw the passing of Dr Sydney Brenner, but his legacy lives on, and the march of science continues in many laboratories around the world.
A Light To Guide Stem Cells To Sites Of Injury
Scientists in China have designed a light-activated 'remote control' to target stem cells towards wounds.
Biosensor Bandage Samples Sweat
Using their adhesive biosensor, researchers in China were able to measure the pH of sweat, as well as the concentration of glucose, calcium and chloride in the biofluid.
Asia In The Throes Of Early Tobacco Epidemic, Researchers Find
Smoking is pervasive and on the rise in Asia, according to an investigation spanning 20 prospective cohort studies from mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and India.
Alcohol Intake Linked To Stroke Risk In East Asians
An international team of researchers has found that alcohol increases stroke risk by about 35 percent for every 280 grams of alcohol a week in East Asians.
Monkeys With Human Gene Show Improved Cognitive Performance
Researchers in China have improved the working memory and reaction time of transgenic monkeys bearing a human gene that regulates brain development.
Nanowires Enhance Water Filter Functions
Chinese researchers have braided nanowires with natural plant fibers to enhance the efficiency of water purification filter paper.
A Better Way To Compost Using Ceramsite
Chinese scientists have added a porous material known as ceramsite to accelerate the degradation of organic material and increase the retention of nutrients in compost.
Weaving Electronic Fibers Into Fabric
Researchers in China have developed a 3D printer equipped with a coaxial nozzle that threads energy-harvesting fibers onto fabrics.
