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Scientists develop corrosion-induced electrodes for biomass upgrading

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by Prof. ZHANG Jian from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has utilized metal corrosion to prepare high-performance electrodes, enabling efficient and cost-effective upgrading of bio-based 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF).

Journal: Chem Catalysis

Scientists enhance understanding of dinoflagellate cyst dormancy

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Connecticut, explored the molecular mechanisms underlying the life cycle transitions and dormancy of dinoflagellates.

Journal: Science Advances

Researchers discover anti-cancer potential of immune modulator's short form

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

Prof. MENG Guangxun's team from the Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and collaborators, have revealed a novel mechanism whereby a short form of IL-18, generated by caspase-3 cleavage in tumor cells, activates natural killer (NK) cells to suppress tumor growth, offering new therapeutic opportunities.

Journal: Nature Immunology

Scientists synthesize highly conductive 2D conducting polymer

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An international research team has synthesized a multilayered two-dimensional polyaniline (2DPANI) crystal, achieving unique metallic out-of-plane charge transport and high conductivity.

Journal: Nature

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