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.
Cancer biology: Path of resistance
Researchers in China have uncovered the molecular mechanism by which resistance to chemotherapy drugs is developed
Supramolecular chemistry: Light interlocks
Mechanically interlocked molecules can be used to harvest the energy from the Sun
Colorectal cancer: Early warning
Plasma microRNAs could help discriminate patients with colorectal cancer from those without
Congenital disorders: Mutation fingered
The mutation that causes shortening of fingers has been identified and its molecular mechanism unravelled
Nanomaterials: Stacking plates
Researchers have learnt how to make lanthanide nanoplates self-assemble into various structures
Material physics: Ageing electrics
The discovery of 'ageing effect' in paraelectric materials sheds light on the mechanism behind the 'ferroelectric de-ageing effect'