New Anti-Diabetic Drug
BEIJING: Researchers from China's Peking University have found a new potential drug target for improving the effectiveness of diabetes treatment. Bacteroides spp. microbial dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) from the gut…
Chinese researchers develop device to inactivate coronavirus
GUANGZHOU: Chinese researchers have developed a set of equipment that could inactivate coronavirus with electron beam irradiation. The technology has passed an expert panel review and is set to be…
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Chinese researchers develop neural signal analysis system for brain-machine interfaces
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed a neural signal analysis system with memristor arrays, paving the way for high-efficiency brain-machine interfaces, according to Tsinghua University. Brain-machine interfaces are promising tools for…
Researchers develop self-service vision screening instrument
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed a self-service visual acuity detector and a management system for visual health. Users view visual targets through the lens of the vision detector and their…
China’s Chang’e-4 probe survives 600 Earth days on Moon’s far side
BEIJING: China's Chang'e 4 probe has survived more than 600 Earth days on the far side of the moon while conducting scientific explorations. With a variety of scientific gear on…
Study reveals how royal jelly boosts immune system
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have found how 10-HDA, an active substance only found in natural royal jelly, can boost the immune system. Often referred to as royal jelly acid, 10-HDA has…
Chinese researchers develop new diagnostic method for ovarian cancer
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed a non-invasive method to differentiate ovarian cancer sub-types, which could help improve therapeutic plans, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Ovarian cancers can…
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China builds automatic leaf area index monitoring network
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have realized continuous national-scale ground observation of the leaf area index by building an automatic monitoring network, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese…
Chinese researchers develop new instrument to trace pollution
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed a mobile mass spectrometer to monitor pollution sources, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a key component of…
Chinese researchers use AI for critical COVID-19 patients
GUANGZHOU: Chinese researchers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to predict COVID-19 patients' risk of developing critical illnesses, which will facilitate the early triage of these patients. Jointly conducted…
Asymptomatic COVID-19 infections show weaker immune response: study
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have revealed that the asymptomatic infections of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have a weaker immune response compared with the symptomatic ones. A research team from the…
Excessive light at night may cause depression: study
HEFEI: Chinese researchers have found that exposure to excessive light at night may affect neural circuit in the brain and cause depression. According to the study recently published by the…
Oceans play vital role in climate change in drylands: research
BEIJING: Ocean activities will have a greater impact on climate change in drylands, which might lead to intensifying drought and deterioration of ecosystem, according to Chinese researchers. Researchers from Lanzhou…
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New stomach check system developed to reduce diagnosis blind spots
WUHAN: Chinese researchers have developed a medical system to reduce blind spots in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGE) including the esophagus and stomach. The ENDOANGEL monitoring system uses artificial intelligence to…
Chinese researchers develop new device for drugs detection
Chinese researchers develop new device for drugs detection
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed a mass spectrometer that can rapidly detect illegal drugs on-site. Drugs identification is essential for drugs control, and law enforcement departments have an urgent need…