Peking University, May 18, 2026: Chronic itch is often described as an "invisible torment." It can persist for weeks or months, severely affecting sleep, mental health, and quality of life. In patients with cholestatic liver disease, chronic itch remains a major clinical challeng...

Peking University, April 27, 2026: Researchers at the Intelligent Biomimetic Design Lab at Peking University have developed a bio-signal framework showing that fish muscles do far more than generate swimming motion. In a series of studies led by Xie Guangming, Professor at the Sc...

Peking University, Apr 17, 2026: How should platforms like Netflix or Amazon decide what to recommend? A new study shows that by carefully designing how information is revealed to users, platforms can encourage earlier participation, improve social learning, and ultimately enhanc...

Peking University, April 16, 2026: Van der Waals (vdW) materials are promising building blocks for next-generation nanophotonics because of their atomically smooth surfaces, diverse material families, and outstanding optical properties. However, a key challenge has limited their...

Peking University, Mar 16, 2026: An innovative platform developed by PKU researchers called "cf-EpiTracing" has proved capable of detecting and tracing diseases from as little as 50 μl of human plasma, or roughly a drop of blood. The research, published in Nature on March 4, 2026...