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First Complete Arowana Fossils Found
A fossilized arowana ancestor was found to have lived during the Eocene in China, giving a peek into the evolution of this highly-prized ornamental fish.
The Scientist Will See You Now
A geneticist by training, Dr. Audrey Poon now runs a scientific consulting business, which helps researchers tackle grant applications and peer review.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2017
April was a technology-heavy month, with popular articles on blockchain, artificial intelligence and the latest in battery technology.
Tea Tree Genome Sequenced
Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the tea tree, unraveling clues about how one leaf produces many flavors.
WuXi NextCODE Raises US$75 Million In Series B Financing
WuXi NextCODE has raised US$75 million from investors including Temasek and Yunfeng Capital to roll out their genomic data platform across China and beyond.
Apparently, Asian Wild Rice Isn’t So Wild Anymore
The genome of Asian wild rice has become heavily admixed with disadvantageous traits from domesticated strains, researchers say.
CRISPR Used To Modify Multiple Genes In Rice
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated high efficiency multiplex gene editing in plants.
Imaging The Aging Of The Genome In 3D
Researchers in China have developed a new 3D genome imaging technique which precisely visualizes specific genomic repetitive-sequence loci.
Nitrogen-Powered Battery Turns Air Into Energy
Researchers have developed a prototype battery powered by atmospheric nitrogen that kills two birds with one stone, simultaneously fixing nitrogen and storing energy.
