Researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences uncovered striking differences in how termite mounds influence nutrient distribution in natural forests versus rubber plantations. They revealed the distinct contributions of termite mounds to ecosystem resilience and biodiversity, and the minimal seasonal impacts on their soil-enriching functions.
The critically endangered Yangtze sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus) has successfully spawned and hatched naturally in the wild for the first time in over 25 years.
Researchers led by XIAO Jun from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with YU Xiang's group at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, have uncovered a novel mechanism by which the plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA) regulates mRNA translation through the RNA-binding protein GRP7.
In a recent study, researchers isolated two novel bis-β-triketone hybrids, Corymbinols A (1) and B (2a/2b), from the fruits of Corymbia citriodora. Corymbinol A demonstrated a 31% inhibition of cuproptosis in HepG2 cells at a concentration of 20 μM, suggesting its potential as a non-toxic therapeutic option against liver cancer.
A research team led by Prof. LI Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered a previously hidden mechanism that regulates rice grain size—a key determinant of crop yield and quality.
A new study led by Profs. XU Tao and HE Shunmin from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed how human leukocyte antigen genes, central to the immune system, influence both pathogen resistance and susceptibility to autoimmune diseases.
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