12 August 2009
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.
Stem cells: Full pluripotency
Researchers in Beijing demonstrate that induced pluripotent stem cells derived from mouse fibroblasts are capable of generating live mice
Neurobiology: The mediators
Sodium channels play a mediating role in the signalling pathway that leads to glial cell migration, which is essential for myelin formation and repair
Biodiversity: Trees have a story to tell
An extensive study on the biodiversity of trees in Asia and North America shows that size and temperature play important roles in shaping species richness
Composites: Nanotubes stand up for clays
Growing carbon nanotubes between inorganic layers results in a ductile and resilient hybrid composite
