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New review uncovers how compound extreme events are becoming a hidden health crisis in China

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A newly published review reveals that climate extremes are increasingly striking in combination—and their compounding impact is posing a growing threat to public health across China.

Journal: Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

Magnetically-driven innovative solution developed for personalized intracranial tumor therapy

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Experiment results showed that the BBHF was able to move through the porcine cerebral cortex with gullies and arrive at the target location without leaving scratches on the soft surface.

Journal: Nature Biomedical Engineering

Genomic evolution reshapes cell-type diversification in the amniote brain

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The researchers have constructed a cross-species single-nucleus RNA-seq atlas of amniote brains comprising over 1.3 million cells, uncovering conserved and divergent cell-type evolution.

Journal: Developmental Cell

Antarctica’s hidden wind jets: Study reveals storm-driven low-level jets near thwaites ‘doomsday’ glacier

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology and the British Antarctic Survey zeroes in on powerful winds known as low-level jets that occur over the coastal region of the Amundsen Sea Embayment, West Antarctica, which includes both Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers, as well as the open ocean.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Researchers uncover neural circuit mechanism behind individual differences in innate fear

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Elucidating the neural circuitry underlying innate fear not only enhances our understanding of emotional disorders but also provides promising therapeutic targets for clinical interventions.

Journal: Neuron

New research links global climate patterns to wildfires in Los Angeles

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

International study led by American and Korean scientists highlights the role of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) in fueling wildfires, offering potential for improved prediction models.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Winning experiences curb drug-seeking behavior by reshaping the brain's dopamine system

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study presents a novel theoretical framework for understanding the neural mechanisms and social factors that contribute to addiction susceptibility, offering valuable insights for developing new treatment and intervention strategies.

Journal: Nature Neuroscience

Sunlight unlocks secrets to how Earth works

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new perspective study, published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, lays out how shortwave radiation research has led to improved fundamental understanding of Earth. The study also shares exciting prospects for how such advances can continue into the future.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Vegetation changes accelerated climate shifts during the late Miocene, study finds

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that vegetation shifts—triggered by global cooling and paleogeographic change—also accelerated major climate changes during the Late Miocene, creating a feedback loop.

Journal: Science Advances

Living hydrogel-based miniaturized and portable bio-battery developed for precise nerve stimulation

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

SIAT's researchers develop a miniaturized, portable bio-battery, which enables the precise control over bioelectrical stimulation and physiological blood pressure signals.

Journal: Advanced Materials

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