Group at Tsinghua University solves splicosome structure

Splicosomes are resonsible for correct gene expression and involved in up to 1/3d of genetic disorders. A group around Yingong SHI at Tsinghua University succeeded to solve the x-ray structure of this hitherto elusive group of enzymes. Chinese commentaries consider...

Shenzhen to open xenotransplantation park

The park will be built in Shenzhen’s “Biovalley” (Dapeng New District) on 100.000 m2 and comprise R & D laboratories, organ transplant hospitals, SPF stations for mini-pigs etc., and training facilities for personnel. China Bio news release, August 21,...