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Population-specific genetic risk scores advance precision medicine for Han Chinese populations

Researchers at Academia Sinica developed population-specific polygenic risk score models for Han Chinese ancestry, achieving unprecedented accuracy in predicting risks for common diseases. The study identified 2,656 independent genetic associations and found that genetic risks collectively explain up to 10.3% of total health variation ...

SourceAcademia Sinica·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 20, 2025

Academia Sinica researchers engineer synthetic carbon fixation cycle to boost photosynthesis efficiency in plants

Researchers at Academia Sinica have engineered a synthetic carbon fixation cycle to improve photosynthetic performance and accelerate plant growth and lipid biosynthesis. The McG cycle pathway achieves a 50% increase in carbon fixation efficiency, along with enhanced biomass accumulation and lipid content.

SourceAcademia Sinica·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 11, 2025