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Gene Targeting Reverses Heart Fibrosis In Mice
By using gene targeting to introduce the CCN5 protein into the heart, researchers have managed to reverse cardiac fibrosis in mice.
Nanoporous ‘Black Gold’ Is 30% Lighter But Twice As Solid
Researchers have developed an ultralight nanoporous gold which has increased strength and durability, while still maintaining the quality of standard gold.
Leukemia Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A drug currently used for leukemia has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity while causing less side effects than other drugs.
Carbon Nanotubes, Unzipped
Like folding paper to make a tear neater, doping carbon nanotubes makes it easier to unzip them without damaging their nanostructure.
Last Alkane Standing Finally Yields Its Bonds
A powerful combination of computational and experimental chemistry has yielded a catalyst which can break the extremely strong bonds of methane.
Celebrating Excellence in Asia With The Asian Scientist 100
These rising stars and veterans hail from diverse sectors in industry and academia, but they all share in one common mission—to make tomorrow a better place for you and me.
Graphene Patch Monitors Sugar Levels In Sweat
This non-invasive device not only takes continuous glucose measurements but can also automatically deliver drugs if the glucose levels are too high.
WuXi AppTec Expands To South Korea
China-based WuXi Apptec, an R&D capability and technology company, has opened an office in Seoul's Pangyo Techno Valley.
Cheaper OLED Displays Without Precious Metals
Researchers have come up with a more cost-effective method of producing highly efficient organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, commonly used in HD TVs.
