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Human attention to a particular portion of an image alters the way the brain processes visual cortex responses to that image

A newly discovered enzyme brings scientists one step closer to understanding how plants manufacture a molecule with potent medicinal properties

A team of scientists from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has made a novel discovery regarding the molecular structure of a protein that plays a crucial regulatory role in the “autophagy” cellular process. This breakthrough has paved the way for researchers to target “autophagy” for potential treatment of cancer and other diseases.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). To commemorate this joyous occasion, the 10-year-old Staff Choir of PolyU Staff Club staged the PolyU Family Concert on 26 March, supported by of the university's Culture Promotion Committee and Human Resources Office.

Latest news from Nature 29 March 2012

A unique 'micro-loop mirror' design may enhance the performance of integrated laser on silicon

Faster computational methods could simulate the power and signal integrity of next-generation electronic systems

Nanowires have superior electrical and mechanical properties and can be put to good use in pressure sensors

Organized by the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Fifth International Symposium of Intimate Apparel was held on 26 March to promote the exchange of the latest knowledge and development of intimate apparel among academics and industrialists.

Yoshikuni Edagawa from Waseda University examines the bright and dark sides of dietary supplements.

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Picosun Oy, a Finland-based global manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, have announced a partnership to develop advanced ALD techniques to enable continuing growth in the areas of next generation memories and solar cells.

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), has signed a research collaboration agreement with QuantuMDx Group (QMDx), a UK based biotech company which is developing a range of portable technologies for diagnostics, DNA sequencing and proteomics.

Latest news from Nature and the Nature journals 26 March 2012

Detecting imminent attacks of gout is now possible using a new modification to an established medical imaging technique

Spectroscopic evidence for the unusual handedness of a mammalian lipid may advance our understanding of evolution

Mutations in people with cancerous Lynch syndrome prevent a DNA mismatch repair protein from doing its job properly

The pH image sensor was invented by Kazuaki Sawada of Toyohashi University of Technology (Toyohashi Tech). The device enables two dimensional visualization of both the pH and optical imaging of chemical activity of solutions and cell activity.

KUCHING: Sonar Tribal, a team of students from UNIMAS, was established on October 16 last year during the Sarawak DiGi Startup Weekend Challenge for Change 2011 competition.

Latest news from Nature 22 March 2012

To boost their tourist industries, Caribbean countries are looking for new opportunities closer to home — among families and friends in the Caribbean diaspora.

Supported by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), researchers are working on ways to combine scientific methods with traditional weather forecasting practices in Kenya.

Speakers from Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) share insights as part of International Development Week last month.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) participated in the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) annual meeting held in Vancouver, British Columbia in February.

At Toyohashi University of Technology the intriguing properties of graphene—a single atomic-layer of carbon—such as high electron mobility and fluorescence quenching are being exploited for biosensing and analysis of nucleotides, peptides, and proteins.

Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a new multimodal bio-image sensor.

Here the Graphene Research Group at Toyohashi University of Technology report on the synthesis of graphene by reducing graphene oxide using microorganisms extracted from a local river.

Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have invented Hall effect magnetic field sensors that are operable at high temperatures and harmful radiation conditions. The sensors will find applications in space craft and nuclear power stations.

This paper studies the impact of institutional shareholdings on earnings management activities of their portfolio firms.

Waseda University's Tadahiko Abiko argues that formal and informal education should be differentiated in discussion.

Latest news from Nature and the Nature journals 19 March 2012