HKU marine scientists unravel the reward and punishment system in coral-algae relationship
In human society, reward and punishment are introduced as an incentive to induce cooperation. However, some people still try to ...
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HKU biologists and collaborators reveal how DNA unzipping machine works, shedding lights on cancer therapy
A research team led by Dr Yuanliang ZHAI from the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), ...
Understanding polar species’ behavior to reduce risk of extinction: HKU Scientists discovered the southward migration of Arctic Ocean species during the last glacial period for the first time
In order to survive, a species must find the most favourable habitat to pass on its genes. Therefore, learning how ...
Global assessment by HKU Marine Scientists found that Oyster reef restoration rapidly increases marine biodiversity but increased restoration effort is needed to eliminate historical damage
Global assessments of historical oyster reef distribution have estimated that over 85% of oyster reefs have been lost to overfishing ...
HKU engineering researchers develop breakthrough technology to measure rotational motion of cells
Mechanics plays a fundamental role in cell biology. Cells navigate these mechanical forces to explore their environments and sense the ...
HKU Mechanical Engineering researchers develop ultra-strong aerogels with materials used in bullet-proof vests
Aerogels are lightweight materials with extensive microscale pores, which could be used in thermal insulation, energy devices, aerospace structures, as ...
HKU geologist proposes the number of ancient Martian lakes might have been dramatically underestimated by scientists
Lakes are bodies of water fed by rainfall, snowmelt, rivers and groundwater, through which, Earth is teeming with life. Lakes ...
HKU Dentistry study presents “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
Stress is typically thought of as a negative phenomenon, but researchers at HKU Dentistry found “positive stress” that can induce ...
HKU study by remote-sensing and geoscience scholars reveals imbalance in urban greenspace planning leads to severe inequalities in access to greenspace among cities
Greenspace is an important component of urban nature, providing vital ecosystem services to society and protecting human health. The United ...
HKU marine scientists unveil sea urchin’s secret to surviving marine heatwaves
Global ocean temperatures are increasing due to climate change, exposing ecosystems to extreme temperatures called marine heatwaves (MHWs), which can ...
HKU Laboratory for Space Research put a positive spin on the Buckyball ‘C60’: Its potential for high level ionisation and as the origin for some of the Mysterious Unidentified Infrared Emission Bands seen in the Universe
Is there now at long last some plausible theoretical basis for the molecular origins and carriers of at least some ...
HKU physicists found signatures of highly entangled quantum matter
A research team from the Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), discovered the clear evidence to characterise ...
HKU Faculty of Dentistry utilises AI technology to automate the process of denture design and enhance treatment efficiency without compromising accuracy
Loss of permanent teeth is usually caused by dental diseases or trauma and is common in the global population, especially ...
HKU Engineering team develops a novel photonic chipscope for label-free monitoring of live cell activities
Label-free, non-invasive, and quantitative monitoring of cellular activities is crucial for understanding various biological processes and the response of cells ...
HKU biologists find a new protective factor against excessive lipid accumulation in the liver of obese mouse – providing a potential treatment for fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a prevalent disease frequently seen in obese people. ...
HKU scientists discover activation mechanisms in soybean for adaptation to saline soil in hope of improving agriculture productivity
Farmlands are turning more saline due to climate change, rising sea levels, expanding drylands, and groundwater depletion. This crisis is ...
HKU biologists reveal how obesity damages the skeletal muscle metabolism, a naturally occurring flavone is identified as a potential drug for obesity treatment
A decline in metabolism and endurance of skeletal muscle is commonly observed in obese patients, but the underlying mechanism is ...
HKU theoretical chemists develop a breakthrough quantum chemistry technique for illuminating new opportunities towards computational design and optimisation of organic photofunctional materials
A quantum chemistry research team led by Dr Jun YANG from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong ...
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New study shows snacking on mixed tree nuts may impact cardiovascular risk factors and increase serotonin
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Ignoring Native American data perpetuates misleading white ‘deaths of despair’ narrative, study finds
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Mount Sinai researchers awarded $12 million NIH grant to create a center to unravel novel causes of food allergy and atopic dermatitis
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Hydrogen peroxide from tea and coffee residue: New pathway to sustainability
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Volcano-like rupture could have caused magnetar slowdown
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The next generation of global health innovators: Michelson Prize winners announced