SIAT Research
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Sep 12, 2023Can Monkeys Read Emotions From Human Faces?This study demonstrates that monkeys are more sensitive to facial expressions of conspecifics than those of humans, thus arguing the suitability of using human faces as visual stimuli in monkey stu... Being able to read others’ affective states and intentions from facial expressions is crucial for social interaction. Nonhuman primates share the same ability as humans to express emotions via fac... -
Sep 12, 2023Novel 3D-Printed Black Phosphorus Scaffolds for Bone Immunomodulation and Enhanced Bone RegenerationThe study was published in Advanced Science on Aug. 24. A research group led by Prof. LAI Yuxiao from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a biodegradable polymer lactate-glycolic acid (PLGA) combined with... -
Sep 08, 2023A Hybrid Strategy-based Ultra-narrow Stretchable Microelectrodes with Cell-level ResolutionThis will significantly improve the monitoring and stimulation resolution of inorganic stretchable electrodes. Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported a hybrid strategy-based ultra-narrow stretchable microelectrodes with cell-le... -
Sep 08, 2023A Magnetically Controlled Guidewire Robot System for Vascular Interventional SurgeryIn the future, the researchers will continue to study the intelligent control of the magnetically controlled guidewire robotic system to help doctors perform interventional procedures more efficien... A research group led by Prof. Tiantian Xu from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Shiwei Du from South China Hospital of Shenzhen Univ... -
Sep 06, 2023Unveiling the Dynamic World of Human Macrophage Specification during Prenatal DevelopmentThis remarkable advancement in immunology and developmental biology holds the promise of transformative applications and therapies, offering new hope for addressing developmental disorders and dise... Researchers led by Prof. LI Hanjie from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have unveiled the dynamics of human macrophage specification across 1... -
Sep 06, 2023Parental Histones Inheritance Safeguards Fate of Embryonic Stem CellThis study demonstrates a direct link between DNA replication–coupled histone allocation and cell differentiation. Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported a parental histones inheritance safeguard mechanism in which parental histone... -
Aug 04, 2023Quantitative Biological Strategy Helps to Upgrade Vaccines against COVID-19The study introduces a novel approach to designing COVID-19 booster shots based on the concept of antigen distance. Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the University of Hong Kong, along with their collaborators, have proposed a promi... -
Jul 26, 2023Novel Strategy to Accelerate Design of High-Performance Lithium Metal BatteriesThis strategy imparts good mechanical stability and excellent ionic conductivity to the Li metal anode interface, promoting uniform Li deposition while suppressing the growth of Li dendrites. Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) have attracted much attention for their exceptional performance in private electronics and electric vehicle applications. However, their widespread commercialization ...