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Air Pollution Linked To Higher Mortality
Researchers found that an increase in the PM2.5 by 10 μg/m3 was linked to a 42 percent increase in ischemic heart disease.
Asian Universities Excel In 2015 QS World University Rankings
The National University of Singapore has been named Asia's top university in the 2015 QS World University Rankings.
Hong Kong’s First Dinosaur-Era Fish Identified
An undergraduate student has helped to identify the first vertebrate fossil from the Jurassic era to be discovered in Hong Kong.
Live Labeling Of Tagged Proteins In Minutes
Fluorescent probes that can quickly label His-tagged proteins in live cells could help scientists monitor microscopic events in real-time.
IMRE’s Andy Hor Appointed Vice-President Of HKU
IMRE's Executive Director has been appointed Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) of HKU, prompting a global search for his replacement.
Live Poultry Markets Spread Avian Influenza
Research suggests that H7N9 has become established in animals in China, highlighting the need for more stringent controls of the live poultry trade.
Visualizing Sound With Musical Microfluidics
Visualizing sound within a water system could be used to detect small fluctuations in the human body.
Fighting Cavities With Nanoparticles
Silicon nanoparticles soaked with disinfectants can inhibit bacterial growth for up to three days and could be used to prevent oral biofilm formation.
A Protein That Boosts Brown Fat
Targeting such proteins that convert white fat into brown fat could one day help people lose weight without exercise.
