A team of researchers, led by Chinese academician Fang Xiaomin from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has set a new record by reaching a depth of 750 meters during an ongoing environmental drilling project in the Lunpola Basin of the Tibetan Plateau. The project aims to...
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the School of Life Sciences at Lanzhou University in China suggests that bacterial therapy could offer a promising new approach to preventing and treating colorectal cancer. The study highlights the role of the probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum GR-3, derived from “Jiangshui,” a traditional fermented food from northwestern China. The team,...
Kunming, China — Scientists from Southwest China’s Yunnan Province have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing new insights into the origins and early evolution of mollusks. Published in the journal Science on Friday, the study uncovers the origins of Shishania aculeata, a species of mollusk that lived 514 million years ago during the Cambrian Period. The...
Shenzhen, China — A seminar aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts in the biomedicine industry between Shenzhen and Hong Kong was held Friday at the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Science and Technology Park, located in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone. The event attracted around 120 participants, including experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry...
Canadian’s Journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine in China Martin Haase, a Canadian enthusiast of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has spent the past 17 years immersing himself in Chinese culture and TCM practices. Residing in Changsha, Hunan province, Haase lives with his Chinese wife and their two daughters, both of whom attend public school in the city. His...
Shenzhen Registered Physicians Reach 71,479 in 2023 As of December 31, 2023, Shenzhen had a total of 71,479 registered physicians, reflecting a 7.28% increase compared to 2022. Among these were 67,690 practicing doctors and 3,789 practicing assistant physicians. The city’s health authority released this data on the seventh China’s Doctors’ Day, highlighting the growth in...
New Air Taxi Service Connects Shanghai and Kunshan On August 18, a new interprovincial low-altitude passenger transport route opened, connecting Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Kunshan City Terminal in Jiangsu province. This service significantly reduces travel time between these two key locations. Shanghai Newsky Helicopter Co. operated the inaugural flight, which departed from Kunshan at...
China is set to integrate emerging digital technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence into the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry over the next three to five years. This Digital TCM Integration initiative, therefore, aims to enhance the inheritance and innovation of TCM. By promoting the sharing, circulation, and reuse of TCM data, the initiative will...
Archaeologists have recently made a significant discovery at the Ancient Guangzhou Archaeological Site, located in the Huangpu district of South China’s Guangdong Province. This site, dating back approximately 4,600 to 4,300 years, has yielded an impressive collection of 419 ruins and 341 artifacts, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. Key Findings Moreover, the Ancient Guangzhou...
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration has recently approved a Phase-I clinical trial for a new mRNA tumor vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive tumors. Developed independently by WestGene Biopharma, a Chengdu-based company, this vaccine represents a significant advancement in the field of tumor immunotherapy. Earlier this year, the mRNA...