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A Google For Microbiome Research
Scientists in China have devised a computerized scoring system to evaluate the novelty and impact of microbiome research.
Decaf Tea Found In The Wild
Scientists have identified a naturally decaffeinated tea plant in the mountains of southern China.
Wheat Bran: An Unlikely Ally Against Oil Spills
Scientists in China have found that wheat bran could be useful to separate crude oil from water.
How Cancer-Causing Viruses Evolved Alongside Humans
Genomic analyses reveal how cancer-causing human papillomaviruses evolved alongside our archaic ancestors.
Dams Threaten Chinese Sturgeon Population, Scientists Say
Scientists have found that the Yangtze dams have precipitated an ongoing decline of the Chinese sturgeon, a critically endangered fish.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2018
October was Nobel season—check out our stories on Physiology or Medicine laureates Professor Tasuku Honjo (2018) and Sir Richard J. Roberts (1993).
WuXi And CECD Join Forces To Create Big Data Solutions For Healthcare
The joint venture will use big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to advance research in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Cleaner Power Sources Could Save 26 Million Years Of Life
Eliminating emissions by switching to cleaner power sources could add years to people’s lives in China and India, according to a study by scientists in the US.
Moss Makes A Good Air Pollution Sensor
Moss responds rapidly to air pollutants, especially sulfur dioxide, making it useful as a real-time pollution sensor.
