Chinese researchers reveal vital insights into age-linked susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2

2020-09-14

Findings of Chinese researchers in a paper entitled Single-Cell Transcriptomic Atlas of Primate Cardiopulmonary Aging -- published in the journal Cell Research on Sept 10 -- depict the first transcriptomic atlas of the aged primate cardiopulmonary system.

China unveils rules on handling scientific research violations

2020-09-07

China's Ministry of Science and Technology has rolled out interim provisions specifying penalties for 64 types of scientific research violations.

Biophysical Society of China aims to improve member services

2020-09-04

The Biophysical Society of China (BSC) held a conference on the work being done by its branches in the current year at the Institute of Biophysics of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing on Sept 2, attracting the participation of 32 representatives from its 27 branches, according to BSC officials.

Researchers develop new way to boost photosynthesis in algae

2020-09-01

Chinese researchers have developed a novel way to boost natural photosynthesis in algae, a key process for making biofuels.

Researchers discover how plants play defense

2020-08-31

A Shanghai research team has discovered the mechanism through which plants respond to threats from pathogens, which could pave the way for creating plant resistance to pathogen-caused diseases while maintaining a high crop yield, scientists said.

Experts conduct field investigation in Xianning city

2020-08-28

A delegation led by Huai Jinpeng, Party secretary and executive vice-president of the China Association for Science and Technology – or CAST – on Aug 26 conducted a fact-finding investigation into the progress being made in the construction of the Innovation China pilot project in Xianning city in Central China's Hubei province, local officials said.