In the Lab
IN THE LAB

How Toxic Proteins Mess With Your Brain

The buildup of mutant proteins with too many glutamine residues causes disease by disrupting the number of Golgi in the dendrites of brain cells.

2-In-1 Battery Stores Energy & Captures Carbon

While trying to develop a lithium-air battery, scientists stumbled upon a method to create solid carbon dust from carbon dioxide.

Repurposing Brain Imaging To Detect Kidney Disease

Scientists have used brain imaging techniques to replace invasive biopsies in diagnosing kidney diseases.

Why Massive Galaxies Don’t Dance In Crowds

Contrary to previous research, the spin rate of galaxies is actually determined by mass instead of their interactions with neighboring galaxies.

A Slippery Solution To A Sticky Problem

By infusing porous surfaces with slippery liquids, researchers have developed a way to prevent mussel adhesion, a key contributor to marine biofouling of ship hulls.

Selenium Makes Insulin Last Longer

By replacing sulfur with selenium, scientists have developed a long-lasting synthetic insulin analog that could be used for treating diabetes.

Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors

Using the rock-paper-scissors game, scientists in Japan and China have shown that chimpanzees can learn simple circular relationships.

Ancient Damselfly Trapped In Amber Named After Sir David Attenborough

A new species of damselfly was named after Sir David Attenborough, adding to the long list of animals bearing the name of famous naturalist.

Autophagy Linked To Morphine Addiction

By studying mice that were repeatedly administered with morphine, scientists in China have identified autophagy pathways in neurons as crucial mediators of drug addiction.