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A scallop with slowly evolving genome and a novel expression pattern of Hox genes
By deciphering the whole genome sequence of a scallop , researches revealed a slowly evolving genome and proposed a novel expression pattern of Hox genes , the subcluster temporal co-linearity ( STC ) .Recently , these findings were published in Nature ...By deciphering the whole genome sequence of a scallop, researches revealed a slowly evolving genome and proposed a novel expression pattern of Hox genes, the subcluster temporal co-linearity (STC). Recently, these findings were published in Nature Ecolo...
Apr 17, 2017
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A unifying rheological model reconciles a wide range of observations of episodic tremor and slip
A unifying rheological model reconciles a wide range of observations of episodic tremor and slip was built by Xiang Gao, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Kelin Wang, GSC-Pacific. Nature published the paper entitled "Rheological separation of the megathru...A unifying rheological model reconciles a wide range of observations of episodic tremor and slip was built by Xiang Gao, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Kelin Wang, GSC-Pacific. Nature published the paper entitled "Rheological separation of the megathru...
Mar 24, 2017
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A finding on the fundamental role of CO2 in the origin of alkali basalt
A new paper named “ Evolution of carbonated melt to alkali basalt in the South China Sea ” was published in Nature Geoscience on 23th/Jan .And has reported the first recovery of carbonated silicate melt that was only previously predicted in the high t...A new paper named “Evolution of carbonated melt to alkali basalt in the South China Sea” was published in Nature Geoscience on 23th/Jan. This study was led by Guoliang Zhang of IOCAS under collaboration with Li-Hui Chen (Nanjing University), Matthew J...
Mar 15, 2017
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Unexpected result: Ocean acidification can also promote shell formation
More carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) in the air also acidifies the oceans .It seemed to be the logical conclusion that shellfish and corals will suffer , because chalk formation becomes more difficult in more acidic seawater .But now a group of Dutch and Japanes...More carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air also acidifies the oceans. It seemed to be the logical conclusion that shellfish and corals will suffer, because chalk formation becomes more difficult in more acidic seawater. But now a group of Dutch and Japanese s...
Feb 08, 2017
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Increasing factory and auto emissions disrupt natural cycle in East China Sea
The increased emission of industrial pollutants in China is having an adverse effect on a centuries-old way of life along the country ’ s coastline , according to UCI research .The researchers reviewed satellite data and government records dating back ...The increased emission of industrial pollutants in China is having an adverse effect on a centuries-old way of life along the country’s coastline, according to UCI research.
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Feb 08, 2017
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AIMS, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences sign joint research agreement
The executive leadership of the Australian Institute of Marine Science ( AIMS ) recently welcomed delegates from the Chinese Academy of Science ( CAS ) , as well as distinguished scientists from the Institute of Oceanology .Chinese Academy of Sciences (...The executive leadership of the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) recently welcomed delegates from the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), as well as distinguished scientists from the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS...
Dec 13, 2016
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Nu Plasma II MC-ICP-MS training and selecting the Ocean drilling rock samples
Invited by Ian Bowen, the customer services manager of Nu Instruments Ltd and Professor Yaoling Niu from the university of Durham, Xiaohong Wang and Hongmei Gong went to UK for receiving Nu Plasma II MC-ICP-MS training and selecting the Ocean drilling r...Invited by Ian Bowen, the customer services manager of Nu Instruments Ltd and Professor Yaoling Niu from the university of Durham, Xiaohong Wang and Hongmei Gong went to UK for receiving Nu Plasma II MC-ICP-MS training and selecting the Ocean drilling r...
Oct 27, 2016
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12th International Conference on Paleoceanography (ICP12)
the 12th International Conference on Paleoceanography (ICP12) was hold in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The conference aimed at the communication of researchers from different countries focusing on paleoceanography. The conference is divided into five sessi...the 12th International Conference on Paleoceanography (ICP12) was hold in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The conference aimed at the communication of researchers from different countries focusing on paleoceanography. The conference is divided into five sessi...
Oct 21, 2016
