Nature China highlights the best research coming out of Mainland China and Hong Kong, providing scientists from around the world with a convenient portal into publications drawn from across all scientific disciplines.
Cellular development: Selective demise
Autophagy helps somatic cells eliminate protein aggregates that should not be there in the first place
Lipid metabolism: Fat wrap
Researchers have shed fresh light on the mechanisms of fat secretion in the liver
Chemical biology: On neutral ground
A near-infrared fluorescent probe will help visualization of minor pH changes in cells
Public health: Smoking statistics
A national study shows that cigarette smoking remains a major risk factor for mortality in China
Urology: Melamine matters
The combination of melamine and acidity may play a role in renal stone formation in children
Gamma-ray bursts: Neutron afterglow
Researchers explain why some incredibly bright gamma-ray bursts may be followed by a bright optical afterglow