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The Proteins That Determine In IVF Success

A proteomics approach has shown that proteins involved in metabolism and cell adhesion can determine how receptive the womb is to IVF treatment.

Only 0.2% Of Chinese Population Has Ideal Heart Health

The authors of a study on cardiovascular health in China warn of a looming epidemic of heart disease.

First Map Of TB Bacteria Proteome

A map covering 95 percent of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteome could help researchers find new drugs and vaccines against tuberculosis.

PandaX Team Report First Dark Matter Search Data

Although the first run of the PandaX experiment has not found evidence of dark matter, it places strong constraints on future work.

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.

Japan’s Universities Top Asia-Pac in 2014 ARWU Rankings

The University of Tokyo and Kyoto University retain their position as top in Asia-Pacific, ranked 21st and 26th respectively.

PandaX And The Search For Dark Matter

China joins the search for dark matter with PandaX, a large liquid-xenon detector located deep underground in the China Jin-Ping Underground Laboratory.

Gallbladder Cancer Pathway Identified

A genetic analysis has shown that gallbladder cancer patients could stand to benefit from existing drugs targeting the ErbB pathway.

China-Australia Agreements To Boost Scientific Research

A trio of agreements between the countries’ universities augurs well for regional scientific development.