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Can Conservation Genomics Bring Birds Back From The Brink?
The genetic profile of the almost-extinct Crested Ibis could aid conservation efforts for other species.
How Cotton Fiber Growth Is Regulated
Silencing of the gene GhHOX3 dramatically reduces cotton fiber length, whereas its overexpression leads to longer fibers.
Engineering Cyanobacteria For Higher Yields
Scientists have engineered a cyanobacteria mutant that can produce higher amounts of glucosylglycerol.
Community Curated Database For LncRNA
A wiki-style database hopes to serve as an online encyclopedia of lncRNA by and for the scientific community.
Chinese Researchers Recognized With 2014 WuXi PharmaTech Awards
Aimed at encouraging early-stage innovation and promoting research excellence, the 2014 WuXi PharmaTech Awards were given out on December 7.
Efficiently Editing Dad’s Genetic Mutations
By targeting sperm stem cells rather than zygotes, researchers have developed a gene editing method to obtain healthy offspring at 100 percent efficiency.
Thirty New Spiders Discovered At Xishuangbanna, China
A paper describes 30 new spider species discovered at Xishuangbanna, bringing the total number discovered since 2006 to 250.
Leaves: Natural Packaging Packed With Antioxidants
Leaves used by ethnic minorities in China to wrap food are packed with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, study shows.
SIBS Launches New Open Access Journal
Riding on the success of sister journal Cell Research, SIBS launches China's first wide-ranging open access journal, Cell Discovery.
