How Chinese scientists ‘cured’ type 1 diabetes – Firstpost

How Chinese scientists ‘cured’ type 1 diabetes – Firstpost

Chinese scientists claimed to have cured a type 1 diabetes patient using cell transplants in what was stated to be the first such case in the world. The 25-year-old patient, who had the chronic condition for over a decade, was able to naturally regulate her blood sugar some 2.5 months after undergoing the minimally invasive … Read more

Swiss university to restrict Chinese applicants, Trump’s victory: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Swiss university to restrict Chinese applicants, Trump’s victory: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. World waits to see how Trump reshapes US approach to … Read more

‘Little emperors’ in China, Malaysia’s durian trademark: SCMP’s 7 highlights

‘Little emperors’ in China, Malaysia’s durian trademark: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China will seize global manufacturing crown from US by 2035: … Read more

China’s science ministry names and shames 10 for misconduct in research funding proposals

China’s science ministry names and shames 10 for misconduct in research funding proposals

The denouncement came one day after the closing of the ruling Communist Party’s third plenum, where party leaders vowed to bolster a high-quality workforce to develop critical technologies. Beijing views original innovation and tech self-reliance as pivotal to its footing in the global tech race and to break US-led containment. It has increased spending on … Read more

Chinese scientists identify gene that may help protect against obesity

Chinese scientists identify gene that may help protect against obesity

A new study led by Professor Jin Li and Associate Professor Zheng Hongxiang from Fudan University suggests that genetics may play a significant role in protecting against obesity. The study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Genetics and Genomics, identifies a type of mitochondrial DNA prevalent in southern China and Southeast Asia that appears to … Read more

Genetic: Chinese scientists develop jab to treat autism: Report

Genetic: Chinese scientists develop jab to treat autism: Report

NEW DELHI: In what could be a major breakthrough in the field of medical science, Chinese scientists have created the first injection that can reverse autism symptoms through genetic base editing within the brain, reported the South China Morning Post.The Shanghai-based researchers have found positive results from the test conducted on mice.The researchers reportedly developed … Read more