chinese academy of sciences
Xinjiang’s Diverse Seed Beetles
Researchers have discovered 19 different species of seed beetle in Xinjiang, China, including four that were not previously associated with the region.
Giant Clams Reveal The Warmth Of The Middle Age Oceans
The South China Sea's biggest bivalve reveals that ocean temperatures in the Middle Ages were warmer than they are today.
Efficiently Separating Oil & Water
A superhydrophobic coating turns fabric, mesh and sponges into functional oil and water separating materials.
Tapping On Astrocytes To Drive Dopaminergic Neurons
Astrocytes play an important role in the differentiation of stem cells into dopaminergic neurons through the synthesis of bFGF.
Ubiquitination The Missing Link In The STING Pathway
Poly-ubiquitination links the key microbial DNA detector STING with downstream effects, study shows.
Adapting Influenza For Vaccine Mass Production
The ability to grow influenza in cell culture rather than chicken eggs paves the way for mass production of the vaccine.
Gene Regulating Arsenic Uptake Identified
The discovery of a gene which confers arsenic resistance could be used to engineer or breed safer food crops.
Coating To Improve MOF Stability
A simple method to make metallic organic frameworks moisture-stable paves the way for future applications.
How Viruses Hijack Plants To Attract Pests
Begomoviruses can hijack host plant signalling pathways to attract more insect vectors, study says.
