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Deciphering The Histone Code

Scientists in Hong Kong have identified a histone mark that regulates chromatin structure, with implications for gene expression and DNA repair.

Removing Metals And Microbes From Water

A research group in Hong Kong has invented an inexpensive and efficient nanoporous membrane that can eliminate heavy metals and bacteria in water.

Breastfed Babies Have Better Cholesterol Profiles As Teens

Researchers in Hong Kong found that infants who were breastfed had reduced levels of low density lipoprotein-cholesterol during adolescence.

HKU And Tencent Partner On Fintech R&D

The University of Hong Kong and Tencent Finance Academy are working together to connect and nurture young FinTech talent in Hong Kong.

Taking The Pulse Of Reproductive Disorders

Scientists in Hong Kong and the UK have devised a method to monitor hormone pulse patterns in patients with reproductive disorders.

Paul Tam To Receive 2020 Rehbein Medal

HKU Professor Paul Tam is the first Asian to receive the Rehbein Medal from the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association.

Sleep Keeps The Genome Intact, Study Finds

Sleep deprivation is associated with lower expression of DNA repair genes and a higher incidence of DNA breaks.

Termites Help Forests Weather Drought

Although widely regarded as pests, termites provide rainforests with important ecosystem services, study finds.

Whale Shark Tourism Harms Coral Reefs

Whale shark tourism has lowered coral density and diversity off the coast of Tan-awan in the Philippines.