Cover Stories
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New Study of Reishi Polysaccharides Defines the Mechanism and Shows Promise in Drug Development
Researchers in Taiwan have finally unraveled the mode of action of Reishi (Ganoderma lucidium, Ling-Zhi) polysaccharides. Reishi is a valuable Chinese herb medicine traditionally used for promoting good health, vitality and longevity, stimulating the expression of immune cells, enhancing the immuno-modulation activity, and supporting cancer therapy.
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Taiwan Scientists Discovered Important Plasma Proteome Changes in SARS Patients
The SARS epidemic has brought a great deal of global concern since 2003. Though the virus causing the disease was quickly identified, the pathogenesis of SARS is still a mystery. In order to overcome this problem, scientists from Taiwan performed a proteomic study using plasma samples from patients with SARS to explore the possible pathogenesis of this disease.
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The inauguration ceremony of Genomis Research Center building
The Genomics Research Center (GRC) of Academia Sinica was founded in January 2003 as a result of a series of promotions for biotechnology led by Dr. Lee Yuan-Tseh, President of Academia Sinica. GRC has a focused mission to integrate physical science and life science, with major emphasis on the discovery and functional study of genes and diseases, development of innovative technologies and therapeutic strategies. Dr. Chi-Huey Wong is currently Director of the Center.
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Nature Magazine Quotes the GRC Finding on SARS
The notable science magazine “Nature Review, Microbiology” has quoted the PNAS publication about the achievement by the team led by Dr. Chi-Huey Wong regarding their work on drug discovery targeting SARS virus on the September 2004, Vol. 2 No 9 issue.