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Nature Publishing Group
10 Aug 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Biology: The genetics of multiple sclerosis *PRESS BRIEFING*; Atmospheric chemistry: Mysterious methane; Comment: ArXiv turns 20; Biotechnology: Reversing the route to biofuels; Quantum mechanics: Ion micro-management; Cod genome reveals unusual immunology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
10 Aug 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University recently established the Food Safety and Technology Research Centre with an aim of raising the standard of food safety by providing research, consultancy and training services to food and related industries in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region.
Nature Publishing Group
09 Aug 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Predicting the success of fertilisation in mouse eggs **PRESS BRIEFING**; Enhancing rechargeable batteries; Tracking influenza A immunity; Potential new therapeutic targets for Schistosomiasis; Birds have dinosaur digits 1, 2 and 3
Nature Publishing Group
09 Aug 2011
Summary of news: Genetic associations for human intelligence differences
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Aug 2011
Software that can identify the individual components of a chemically complex object can help museums and auction houses to authenticate ancient objects
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Aug 2011
Highly efficient organic light-emitting diodes are created by optimizing the molecular structure and device configuration
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
08 Aug 2011
A silicon chip with integrated laser and optical grating offers new possibilities for telecommunications
Nature Publishing Group
07 Aug 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Chemical Biology: Natural products reveal new targets for cancer therapy; Methods & Biotechnology: ‘Off-targets’ of zinc-finger nucleases; Genetics: Exome sequencing of hepatocellular carcinoma
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Experiments using fruit flies as a model system reveal a molecular mechanism underlying sperm morphogenesis in insects
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
High-speed laser measurements reveal new insights into rearrangements of light-driven chemical structures with implications for solar-energy conversion and opto-electric devices
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Differences in the chemical modification of DNA within neurons from different individuals may hint at new ways of understanding the roots of mental illness
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM), together with colleagues at Kyoto University, Tsukuba University, Harvard University, and other medical institutions have identified three new loci associated with susceptibility to adult asthma in the Japanese population.
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
A variant of a newly identified gene is linked to increased risk of developing osteoporosis in Japanese individuals
RIKEN
05 Aug 2011
Noise reduction in advanced computing circuits comes a step closer thanks to measurements of the noise spectrum affecting superconducting circuits
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
05 Aug 2011
What is the legal basis for the Law of the Sea Convention 1982 in building the universal law of the sea? And can the State-Parties Consensus Decision-Making’ be a new law-making technique for the law of the sea? Certainly sea thugs will not like these questions.
Nature Publishing Group
03 Aug 2011
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Planetary science: Moon meets moon; Evolution: Early humans out of the woods; Neuroscience: How vampire bats ‘see’ blood; Climate science: CO2 counters warming in grassland productivity and more
Nature Publishing Group
03 Aug 2011
Summary of news: White matter cells linked to depression
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Research shows chronic exposure to low-dose methyl-mercury, an environmental contaminant commonly found in seafood, may increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative disease.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
O-breath is a wearable photonic strain sensing system comprising a textile belt integrated with polymeric optical fibre sensors, and is designed to detect repeated large deformations.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
The novel Retinal imaging System performs computer-aided, non-intrusive diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and monitoring and affords privacy protection.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Study shows communication and relationships building with patients help nurses to save time
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Hand robot training device works to recover the hand functions of stroke patients
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Study finds firms with female board participation have significantly higher earnings quality
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Intelligent building technology reduces energy consumptions in central air-conditioning systems.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
The concerted efforts of researchers from both PolyU and Peking University’s Shenzhen Graduate School have led to the first total synthesis of a natural marine product as a promising anti-cancer agent.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
New device to detect bacteria and virus in 30 minutes in situ
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
In collaboration with Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Ltd (HAESL), engineers from PolyU’s Industrial Centre (IC) have achieved a breakthrough in aero engine maintenance.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
Two PolyU scientists in the modelling and characterization of nano-surface generation in ultra-precision machining have been recognized with a Natural Science Award (Second Class)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German industry giant E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH (E-T-A) to further develop the Self-Sustainable Magnetoelectric Smart Sensor Technology invented by PolyU researchers for commercial use.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
03 Aug 2011
More than 300 local and international health care professionals and scholars are gathering in Hong Kong from 25 to 29 July 2011 to attend the 16th Biennial School Nurses International (SNI) Conference 2011 hosted by the School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).