Xi Jinping has backed out of the spotlight as the country faces its worst crisis in years, reflecting the political risks he faces if efforts to contain the virus fail.
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Where’s Xi? China’s Leader Commands Coronavirus Fight From Safe Heights
Xi Jinping has backed out of the spotlight as the country faces its worst crisis in years, reflecting the political risks he faces if efforts to contain the virus fail.
Bioengineers 3D-print implants to seed multiple layers of tissue
Bioengineers print 3D implants with layered cells destined to become distinct combinations of tissue, like bone and cartilage. The scaffolds degrade over time to leave the natural tissues in place.
Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, according to new findings.
Discovery paves path forward in the fight against the deadliest form of malaria
Scientists have identified a key molecule involved in the development of cerebral malaria, a deadly form of the tropical disease. The study identifies a potential drug target and way forward toward alleviating this condition for which few targeted treatments are available.
Deaths in China From Coronavirus Reach 811, Surpassing SARS Toll
The number of confirmed infections rose to 37,198, most of them in Hubei Province, Chinese officials said on Sunday.
New details on how a viral protein puts the brakes on virus replication
Researchers used computational chemistry, biochemistry and virology to uncover new information on how viruses such as West Nile, dengue and Zika replicate.
Novel techniques for mining patented gene therapies offer promising treatment options
Scientists are working to gain a better understand of the growing number of worldwide patented innovations available for gene therapy treatment.
Linguistics: The pronunciation paradox
Learners of foreign languages can hear the errors in pronunciation that fellow learners tend to make, but continue to fall foul of them themselves despite years of practice. A new study of shows that everyone believes their own pronunciation to be best.
What They Paid to Make a Baby (or 2)
Not everyone who uses I.V.F. winds up with a baby. Five families who did reveal their out-of-pocket costs.