chinese academy of sciences
New Bird Species Discovered In China
The Sichuan bush warbler, Locustella chengi, has been named after the late Professor Cheng Tso-hsin.
Bizzare, Bat-Winged Dinosaur Discovered In China
A dinosaur with bat-like wings suggests that ancient animals experimented with more forms of flight than previously thought.
Premature Aging Syndrome Caused By Chromatin Chaos
A human stem cell model of Werner syndrome has linked premature aging to the deterioration of heterochromatin.
DNA Methylation Regulates Longevity In Humans
A genome wide association study has uncovered differentially methylated regions linked to longevity and the suppression of age-related diseases.
Organic Farming Can Turn Agriculture Ecosystem Into Carbon Sinks
Replacing chemical fertilizer with organic manure not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also improves the quality of the soil.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2015
Could sodium replace lithium in batteries and could current DNA sequencing technology be displaced by graphene? Read here to find out more!
The Path Between Sight And Fear
Dangerous visual stimuli trigger an unconventional fear circuit in the brains of mice involving the lateral amygdala, study says.
CAS Trials Industrial Production Of Antibacterial Stainless Steel
The antibacterial steel developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences could find applications in medical devices and implants.
Controlled Synthesis Of Graphene Quantum Dots
Precisely controlled graphene quantum dots could be used as fluorescent probes for metal ions, scientists say.
