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A Closeup Of The Herpes Simplex Virus
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have determined the structure of a herpesvirus capsid, shedding light on the assembly of viral particles.
Bat Virus Behind The Death Of 25,000 Pigs In China
Chinese scientists have identified a coronavirus originating in bats that was responsible for the deaths of 25,000 piglets in China from 2016 to 2017.
Harvesting Valuable Metals From E-Waste Makes Financial Sense
Scientists in China have demonstrated that recycling valuable metals from electronic waste is cheaper than the mining of ores.
10 Chinese Scientists Who Are Pushing The Envelope
Here are ten scientists contributing to China’s growing reputation as a global research powerhouse.
How Imperfections Help 2D Quantum Materials To Grow
Defects formed at the interface between two semiconducting monolayer materials help drive the growth of 2D quantum well superlattices, researchers say.
Gene-Edited Pigs Better Model Huntington’s Disease
Using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system, researchers have developed a pig model of Huntington’s disease that better mimics how the disease progresses in humans.
Flexible And Waterproof Batteries To Power Wearable Devices
By twisting carbon nanotube fibers into a yarn, scientists in China have developed a waterproof zinc-ion battery that can be knitted and stretched.
Generating Electricity With The Flick Of The Wrist
Scientists in China have found a way to produce electricity from slight body movements, such as bending a finger or rotating the wrist.
China Launches A Pair Of Navigation Satellites
The two satellites are part of China’s domestic BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, which will serve countries along the Belt and Road by the end of 2018.
