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Sleeping with the Enemy?
Sleeping with the Enemy?

Women spies have been vilified and celebrated down the ages. Now they're under the microscope again

 

New Diseases in an Old Country
New Diseases in an Old Country

China's new prosperity is leading to a diagnosis of previously unrecognized diseases

 

Fighting Cancer at Stem Cell Level
Fighting Cancer at Stem Cell Level

A mushroom compound previously thought to boost the immune system is proving very effective at suppressing prostate cancer stem cells

 

Taking on the Cyber Criminals
Taking on the Cyber Criminals

Computer scientists launch new weapon in battle against pirates auctioning fakes online

 

Detecting Early Psychosis
Detecting Early Psychosis

Psychosis is characterized by hallucinations and delusions and much misunderstanding among the public. A five-year project is trying to change things so patients can have hope of a functioning life

 

Child Victimization in China
Child Victimization in China

More than 30,000 teenagers and parents were interviewed in a massive study to determine the extent of child victimization in China, including child sexual abuse

 

New Weapons to Beat an Age-Old Killer
New Weapons to Beat an Age-Old Killer

Two groundbreaking studies could change the way lethal flu viruses are combated in the future

 

Falling Through the Cracks
Falling Through the Cracks

The shocking rise in suicides amongst young men can be blamed on a severe lack of social support, says one HKU expert

 

Game Play with a Purpose
Game Play with a Purpose

The number of Hong Kong children who are overweight is growing. HKU researchers are considering whether more active video games can make a difference

 

The Generation Gap in the Digital Age
The Generation Gap in the Digital Age

Children today are ‘digital natives’ and far more savvy about computers and the Internet than their parents. That can put parents at a disadvantage when computer use gets out of hand

 

Giving Voice to the People
Giving Voice to the People

Research-led advocacy is empowering local communities and garnering some surprising results

 

The Rise and Fall of China's Versailles
The Rise and Fall of China's Versailles

The looting and destruction of one of China’s grandest palaces throws new light on 18th century Europe’s preoccupation with the exotic

 

Stagnation vs Depression
Stagnation vs Depression

Stagnation syndrome, not to be confused with depression, is a unique concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Patients Get Free Treatment
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Patients Get Free Treatment

A new grant has allowed surgeons in the Faculty of Dentistry to extend their service to the economically deprived

 

The Brave New (and Old) World of Stem Cells
The Brave New (and Old) World of Stem Cells

The University is stepping up its profile in a field that promises to revolutionize medical care

 

In the Line of Fire - Chinese Peasants on the Western Front
In the Line of Fire - Chinese Peasants on the Western Front

The little-known story of China's role in the First World War is being brought to light through the remarkable research of historian Xu Guoqi

 

Disasters and Opportunities
Disasters and Opportunities

The response to the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 is a recurring theme throughout history

 

Families in Crisis
Families in Crisis

Suicide, abuse, delinquency and other problems plague Hong Kong families, but often get scant attention or are misunderstood. Two HKU studies shed light on family-related problems. One identifies a simple way to reduce suicides that is still not being adopted across Hong Kong. The other reflects on media coverage of families in Hong Kong that often dwells on conflict and violence but may be missing the bigger picture

 

From Killing to Curing
From Killing to Curing

No longer the preserve of homicidal maniacs, the development of oral arsenic as Hong Kong's first ever patented drug reveals a story of ingenuity, innovation and perseverance

 

Taking the Rap
Taking the Rap

Hip hoppers are taking China by storm

 

New Technology to Help Fight Crime
New Technology to Help Fight Crime

A unique innovation from the Department of Computer Science is turning heads

 

A New Application for an Old Drug
A New Application for an Old Drug

A drug commonly used to treat osteoporosis is showing potential in the fight against flu

 

Madagascar's Menagerie Floated from Africa
Madagascar's Menagerie Floated from Africa

One of the greatest unresolved mysteries of natural history has been finally laid to rest

 

The Many Faces of Arthur Conan Doyle
The Many Faces of Arthur Conan Doyle

The prolific writer's impact on British culture and identity is providing rich pickings for one HKU scholar

 

Older...and Healthier?
Older...and Healthier?

Two questions are paramount when it comes to health and ageing: how can we stay healthy as we get older, and how can we live longer. HKU researchers are investigating

 

The Race is On to Avert a New Pandemic
The Race is On to Avert a New Pandemic

New research takes HKU scientists one step closer to potentially eliminating future influenza pandemics

 

Reading the Corals
Reading the Corals

New research on Bermuda coral reveals a link between the North Atlantic Oscillation and climate warming

 

Seeing the Light
Seeing the Light

A new project highlights the city's problem with light pollution