Scientists uncover ‘resistance gene’ in deadly E. coli
Scientists have pinpointed a gene that helps deadly E. coli bacteria evade antibiotics, potentially leading to better treatments for millions of people worldwide.
Measuring healthcare and security one step at a time
The analysis of a person’s individual walking pattern, or gait, can reveal details about their identity and reflect differences between individuals, groups and even populations.
Treatments that induce peanut allergy remission in children discovered
Researchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission.
Two UM scholars elected fellows of prestigious international societies
Two University of Macau (UM) professors have been elected fellows of prestigious international societies. Prof Xu Qingsong in the Department of Electromechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)...
Correlation found between weather conditions and lower COVID-19 fatality rates: CityU research study
A correlation exists between the weather and humidity that patients are exposed to during different stages of COVID-19 infection and the probability of death, according to Dr Sean Yuan Hsiang-yu...
Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.
University of Waikato Fulbright Scholar to study how kava can be used to reduce...
Dr Apo Aporosa, a former police officer who left policing with PTSD, has received a Fulbright Scholarship to work for three months with institutes in Hawai’i on two projects.
Blue-eyed shags survive Ice Age in New Zealand
The genetic whakapapa of New Zealand’s blue-eyed shags stretches back millions of years – outliving their close relatives throughout the Ice Age – University of Otago research has found.
Six marathons in six days in the sahara desert
The University of Hull has helped three athletes prepare for the toughest foot race on the planet. The Marathon Des Sables takes place over six days – and 150 miles - in the heart of the Sahara Desert in North Africa.
UM organises field trip to increase secondary school students’ interest in scientific research
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) recently organised the third installment of its science popularisation activity titled ‘The Pursuit of Research’. The activity attracted over 70 students and teachers from eight local secondary schools in Macao.
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