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WuXi AppTec Launches Drug Screening Library

The DNA-Encoded Library platform consists of 80 billion unique molecules which are structurally diverse and chemically exclusive.

HKU Sets Up New Space Research Center In China

The new laboratory will focus on the fields of astronomy, earth science and planetary sciences.

World’s First Mice Born To Same-Sex Parents

Chinese scientists have created mouse pups with same-sex parents using haploid embryonic stem cells and gene editing.

Why Chinese Mums Opt For Cesareans

Antagonistic relations with healthcare providers and fear of pain are reasons for the preference for cesarean delivery among women in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Climate Change Could Double China’s Drought Losses

Preventing global warming from exceeding 1.5°C would save China tens of billions of dollars, researchers say.

The Perception Gap Of Childhood Obesity In China

A nationwide survey indicates a mismatch between the rise of obesity in China and children’s perception of being fat.

Prenatal DNA Tests Yield Population-Level Insights

Scientists in China have used prenatal testing samples to carry out the largest genetic study in China to date.

Protecting Probiotic Bacteria From The Stomach

Scientists in China have encapsulated probiotics in a cellulose-alginate gel to allow the bacteria to withstand acidic conditions in the stomach.

Amino Acid Reduces Age-Related Weight Gain In Mice

Mice receiving serine dissolved in drinking water accumulated less body fat and experienced less oxidative stress.