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Grafted Neurons Produce Dopamine

Scientists are one step closer to a stem-cell based treatment for Parkinson's disease, with the demonstration that transplanted cells can produce dopamine.

7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014

From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!

Mini Raman Lasers Detect Single Nanoparticles

Using whispering gallery mode microcavities, scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting single nanoparticles in real time.

Harvesting Uranium From The Sea

Using a computational screening approach, scientists have developed a protein that could be used to purify uranium from the sea.

Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings

US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.

First Baby Screened Using MALBAC Technology Born

A powerful single cell whole genome amplification method known as MALBAC allows for the precise screening of monogenic disorders.

Teaching Robots Teamwork

Researchers at Peking University have devised new strategies to enable mobile robots to collaboratively form and maintain a circle arrangement.

First Supermassive Black Hole Binary Found

Scientists from China and Germany have identified the first supermassive black hole binary.

Peking University Collaborates With Canada On Spinal Injury Research

An extension of an earlier agreement in 2011, the new collaboration will focus on applying accredited standards to the rehabilitation of patients with spinal injury.