Chinese researchers led by Prof. Shen Liu from the Department of Orthopedics of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine have discovered that certain supporting cells expressing a protein marker called p16^INK4a, once associated with aging or stressed cells, were found to be key drivers of tendon healing. JMJD3, a molecular "switch," helped them turn on the repair genes. This pathway can be targeted to develop new treatment strategies for tendon injuries.

Through new research, experts at the University of Plymouth aimed to provide the first assessment of the extent and diversity of the brachyuran land crab trade on a global level. They believe knowing the extent to which various species are traded will allow conservationists and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding legislation that monitors global imports and exports, and the wild catch of such species.

A research team at the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has proposed a method for optimizing superconducting integrated circuits based on “time scaling”. By constructing a dual-active-device layer within a single wafer, the researchers successfully transformed key logic paths from planar structures into vertically compressed ones, significantly reducing pulse propagation time and paving a new path for superconducting computing in the post-Moore’s Law era.

CHANGWON, South Korea — Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by President Chul-jin Choi, announced that a research team led by Jihee Yoon of the Advanced Materials Research Division, in collaboration with a team led by Insung Hwang of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), has developed Korea’s first shape-controlled graphite granule-based dry electrode manufacturing technology capable of producing high-performance batteries without using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a key material in conventional dry-electrode processes.

Since 2017, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) has annually organized the Global Engineering Frontiers strategic consulting program to assess major trends in engineering science and technology, identify emerging frontiers, and guide the development of engineering-driven industries. The program is supported by CAE’s nine disciplinary divisions and the Engineering Journal series.