In a groundbreaking study that combines innovative material science with environmental engineering, researchers are exploring how phosphorus-modified bamboo biochar can effectively immobilize Cd(II) ions in solution. The study, titled "Immobilization of Cd(II) by Phosphorus-Modified Bamboo Biochar from Solution: Mechanistic Study from Qualitative to Quantitative Analysis," is led by Prof. Guangcai Chen from the Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry at the Chinese Academy of Forestry in Hangzhou, China, and Prof. Zhengguo Song from the Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering at Shantou University in Shantou, China. This research offers a detailed examination of the adsorption mechanisms and soil amelioration potential of this novel biochar.

In a paper published in MedComm-Oncology, a research team demonstrated the significant biological role of RNA helicase DDX17 in inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma through β-catenin/TCF4 signaling pathway. High expression of DDX17 is closely associated with the invasive phenotype of hepatocellular carcinoma, and targeting this EMT pathway may provide a new therapeutic strategy for HCC metastasis.

Prof. CHEN Ping's group from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed a novel core–shell hydride ion electrolyte, and constructed the first room temperature all-solid-state rechargeable hydride ion battery.

Sugars are central not only to plant growth but also to fruit taste and resilience.