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.
Asymmetric catalysis: Chirally inspired
An efficient asymmetric indium catalyst has been developed for the synthesis of dihydropropanones, key moieties for many bioactive compounds
Chemotherapy: Improved packaging, improved performance
Micelle encapsulation of doxorubicin enhances both its ability to penetrate solid tumours and antitumour effects
Sand dunes: Light as a feather
The appearance of 'feathery' dunes in the Kumtagh desert is caused by light reflecting off different sediments
Gene evolution: History repeats itself
Repeated sequences may mediate recombination mechanisms involved in the evolution of new genes
Brain evolution: What makes it bigger
A single nucleotide polymorphism in a microcephaly-causing gene may affect a person's brain size
Colour structures: Beetle blue
The iridescent colours on beetle wings are caused by microstructures that could be replicated for camouflage technology
