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Traditional Medicine Yields Anti-HIV Compound More Powerful Than AZT
A type of willow-leafed plant common in Southeast Asia has been found to contain a potent compound that could help treat HIV.
South Korean & Chinese Universities Most Innovative, Study Says
Educational institutions in South Korea and China dominate the 2017 Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities.
Decoding The First Sea Mussel Genome
The deep-sea mussel is the first large seafloor dweller to have its entire genome sequenced.
Dirty Money! Banknotes Carry An Abundance Of Disease-Causing Bacteria
Researchers have found that banknotes harbor potentially pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Puts Spotlight On The Evolution Of Flight
The newly discovered dinosaur species from China had asymmetrical feathers that resemble those of modern-day flying birds.
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.
Personalized Stem Cells Shed Light On Hirschsprung Disease
In stem cells derived from patients with two different forms of Hirschpsrung disease, researchers have corrected the causal genetic mutations with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.
3D Fingerprint Scans Made Faster And Cheaper
This contactless system can accurately scan a human fingerprint in 3D in just two seconds.
New Tree-Climbing Crab Found In Hong Kong
In the eastern coast of Hong Kong, a previously unknown crab species that can climb trees is lurking.
