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- Scientists in Heilongjiang province take sample from spleen of pig
- More than 950,000 animals have been culled in effort to stop spread of disease
Young ecologists exploring the vast cave systems of Yunnan in southwest China are discovering new species all the time. China and Southeast Asia have some of the richest cave faunas in the world, but they are at risk.
Young ecologists exploring the vast cave systems of Yunnan in southwest China are discovering new species all the time. China and Southeast Asia have some of the richest cave faunas in the world, but they are at risk.
Last year, Chinese researcher He Jiankui rocked the scientific community with his announcement that he helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies.
Last year, Chinese researcher He Jiankui rocked the scientific community with his announcement that he helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies.
Kunxun, a two-month-old Kunming wolfdog, was born after scientists took the DNA from a ‘one in a thousand’ animal.
Kunxun, a two-month-old Kunming wolfdog, was born after scientists took the DNA from a ‘one in a thousand’ animal.
China is also planning a multibillion-dollar investment to upgrade its supercomputer infrastructure by 2020 to regain leadership
China is also planning a multibillion-dollar investment to upgrade its supercomputer infrastructure by 2020 to regain leadership
Editorial co-signed by researchers and ethicists from eight countries comes four months after news of Chinese scientist’s experiments roiled community.
Editorial co-signed by researchers and ethicists from eight countries comes four months after news of Chinese scientist’s experiments roiled community.
Shanghai-based research group is keen to test its high-precision therapy that reduces risk of unintended mutations.
Shanghai-based research group is keen to test its high-precision therapy that reduces risk of unintended mutations.
Country will hit its target a year ahead of schedule, but scientists say they still don’t get enough funds for basic research.
Country will hit its target a year ahead of schedule, but scientists say they still don’t get enough funds for basic research.
Researchers say they spend so much time on grant applications that they get no time to do science.
Researchers say they spend so much time on grant applications that they get no time to do science.
Wang Zhigang condemns research such as He Jiankui’s manipulation of twins’ DNA and admits law is struggling to keep up with technological changes.
Wang Zhigang condemns research such as He Jiankui’s manipulation of twins’ DNA and admits law is struggling to keep up with technological changes.
Open letter to rally support for petition cites ‘groundless suspicion and slanders’, in WeChat post that says at least 100 Chinese students have experienced visa delays that put studies at risk.
Open letter to rally support for petition cites ‘groundless suspicion and slanders’, in WeChat post that says at least 100 Chinese students have experienced visa delays that put studies at risk.
US lawmakers at a Senate subcommittee hearing on the Chinese challenge to US competitiveness were told to bolster America’s strengths as an innovator and beacon for talent.
US lawmakers at a Senate subcommittee hearing on the Chinese challenge to US competitiveness were told to bolster America’s strengths as an innovator and beacon for talent.
Lunar exploration team is meanwhile preparing to share scientific data from the Jade Rabbit 2 spacecraft on the moon, chief designer of programme says.
Lunar exploration team is meanwhile preparing to share scientific data from the Jade Rabbit 2 spacecraft on the moon, chief designer of programme says.
The box office success of the space rescue film would have been unthinkable five years ago, say promoters of science fiction genre; as yet, relatively few Chinese science fiction writers have enjoyed success.
The box office success of the space rescue film would have been unthinkable five years ago, say promoters of science fiction genre; as yet, relatively few Chinese science fiction writers have enjoyed success.
Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei was a no show in Washington on February 14 thanks to a delay in getting his US travel visa
Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei was a no show in Washington on February 14 thanks to a delay in getting his US travel visa
Such technologies could be classed as high-risk and placed under the authority of the State Council, after ethical concerns over claims that scientist He had altered the DNA of twin girls born in November.
Such technologies could be classed as high-risk and placed under the authority of the State Council, after ethical concerns over claims that scientist He had altered the DNA of twin girls born in November.
He Jiankui could have altered cognitive functions of twin girls when he used CRISPR to disable the CCR5 gene that allows HIV to infect human cells.
He Jiankui could have altered cognitive functions of twin girls when he used CRISPR to disable the CCR5 gene that allows HIV to infect human cells.
Nanjing Agricultural University professor developed the hybrid ‘yellow rose’ when he was trying to boost the vitamin C content of the napa variety.
Nanjing Agricultural University professor developed the hybrid ‘yellow rose’ when he was trying to boost the vitamin C content of the napa variety.
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive
The shocking revelation that Chinese scientist He Jiankui performed the world’s first such experiment on baby twins has stoked international fears
The shocking revelation that Chinese scientist He Jiankui performed the world’s first such experiment on baby twins has stoked international fears
Several Stanford professors have said they were in contact with He Jiankui over the last year.
Several Stanford professors have said they were in contact with He Jiankui over the last year.
US orbiter sends photo of Chinese lander in the Von Kármán crater – cooperation and lessons from Chang’e 4 will help Nasa with its next moon missions.
US orbiter sends photo of Chinese lander in the Von Kármán crater – cooperation and lessons from Chang’e 4 will help Nasa with its next moon missions.
Hospitals advised to report their stocks and monitor patients after HIV was found in batch, used for immune deficiencies caused by illnesses including leukaemia, hepatitis and rabies.
Hospitals advised to report their stocks and monitor patients after HIV was found in batch, used for immune deficiencies caused by illnesses including leukaemia, hepatitis and rabies.
Despite being restricted to just 30 counties and cities, artificial intelligence system has already helped snare 8,721 officials.
Despite being restricted to just 30 counties and cities, artificial intelligence system has already helped snare 8,721 officials.
Mainland city is eyeing status as country’s fourth Comprehensive National Science Centre, which could bring a steady stream of funding, research equipment and other support from Beijing.
Mainland city is eyeing status as country’s fourth Comprehensive National Science Centre, which could bring a steady stream of funding, research equipment and other support from Beijing.
Nobel Prize winner Craig Mello told He that he was ‘taking a big risk’ but remained a scientific adviser to He’s company for eight more months.
Nobel Prize winner Craig Mello told He that he was ‘taking a big risk’ but remained a scientific adviser to He’s company for eight more months.
It is the only country in the world with the technology to clone primates bred in captivity.
It is the only country in the world with the technology to clone primates bred in captivity.
A ‘medical emergency’ interrupted the procedure at a clinic in southern China. Authorities are trying to verify the qualifications of the surgeon and nurses who performed the surgery.
A ‘medical emergency’ interrupted the procedure at a clinic in southern China. Authorities are trying to verify the qualifications of the surgeon and nurses who performed the surgery.
Scientists have developed an ‘energy rod’ that can fire multiple shock waves to frack sedimentary rock at depths of up to 3.5km.
Scientists have developed an ‘energy rod’ that can fire multiple shock waves to frack sedimentary rock at depths of up to 3.5km.