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Engineering a Biomedical Revolution in China

A permissive regulatory climate and a pragmatic approach have fostered soaring growth

January 2, 2019 — Smriti Mallapaty and Nature Index

China’s Home-Grown Surge in Plant Biology

Studies to improve the productivity, resistance and taste of rice crops are central to China’s commanding position

December 26, 2018 — Hepeng Jia and Nature Index

Low Quality Studies Belie Hype about Research Boom in China

Few Chinese researchers are regarded as global leaders, as the pressure for rapid output prevails

December 21, 2018 — Futao Huang and Nature Index

11 Rising Stars of Science

These newcomers are making their mark in research across a variety of fields

September 24, 2018 — Catherine Armitage, Katherine Bourzac, Elie Dolgin, Smriti Mallapaty and Nature Index

African Scientists Launch Their Own Preprint

The free, online outlet allows academics on the continent to share their work

June 26, 2018 — Smriti Mallapaty and Nature Index

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