chinese academy of sciences
How Domestication Made The Jujube Sweet
Genes that make jujube fruits sweet played an important role in the domestication of this popular Asian fruit.
Two Zika Neutralizing Antibodies Found
Researchers have found two potent Zika-neutralizing antibodies that could be used as part of a therapeutic cocktail to treat patients.
Scientists Identify ‘Glutton’ Neurons In Fly Brains
Taotie neurons, named after an insatiable Chinese orge, serve as the master center of feeding behavior in fruit fly brains.
East Asian Dust Storms Linked To Algal Blooms
Dust storms like the one that hit China in 2010 dump iron into the oceans, sparking massive algal blooms.
Dogs & Humans Both Interbred To Adapt
Ancient interbreeding with the Tibet grey wolf helped the Tibetan Mastiff adapt to high altitudes.
Copper Helps Stainless Steel Stents Stick It Out
Copper-containing stainless steel could help prevent the infections that commonly follow urethral stent surgery.
Zika Virus Infections Can Lead To Male Infertility In Mice
Scientists have shown how Zika infections in mice can lead to testicular damage, and eventually, infertility.
Researchers Decode Ginkgo Genome
Researchers have sequenced the genome of a ‘living fossil,’ the oldest existing tree species in the world.
Quantum Keys Transmitted Over Record-Breaking 404 km
404 is no error, but the distance in kilometers that scientists have successfully transmitted quantum information over a optical fiber network.
