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Biomaterial Coating Could Improve Implant Success

A peptide-based coating could help improve the success rates of medical implants by preventing biofilm formation.

HKU Zhejiang Institute of Research And Innovation Opens

Three research laboratories will be set up under the University of Hong Kong Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation.

How Exercise Can Help Depression

Feeling blue? Exercise could boost your levels of adiponectin, thereby helping to relieve the symptoms of depression, scientists say.

Nine Asians Awarded 2014 TWAS Prizes

Scientists from China, Taiwan, India and Malaysia have been recognized for their work with the 2014 TWAS Prizes.

Narrowing The Search For Sterile Neutrinos

While scientists haven't been able to find sterile neutrinos yet, they now have a better idea of where to look for them, thanks to results from Daya Bay.

Osteoporsis Drug To Treat Epstein-Barr Tumors

Hong Kong researchers have discovered a new immune therapeutic strategy for controlling Epstein-Barr virus-induced tumors.

PASTA Is One Million Times Faster

A technique integrating existing fiber-optic and laser technologies has achieved super fast scan rates of 100,000,000 frames per second.

Strong Showing For Singapore & Hong Kong In 2014/2015 QS Rankings

Singapore and Hong Kong universities ranked highly in the 2014/2015 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, aided by strong internationalization performance.

How Influenza Uses Random Errors To Survive

Researchers have identified the mechanism the influenza A virus uses to introduce genetic diversity and increase its chances of survival.