IN THE LAB
Turning CAR-Ts On Infectious Disease
Scientists in Singapore are exploring using immunotherapy traditionally used for cancer on infectious diseases including COVID-19.
Red Pandas Actually Two Distinct Species
Using population genomics, scientists have confirmed that the two red panda species have different evolutionary histories.
Prime Editing Optimized For Rice And Wheat
Prime editing, a new genome editing approach, has great potential for plant breeding and functional genomic research.
Nearly Half Of COVID-19 Infections Occurred Before Symptoms: Study
A modeling study estimates that 44 percent of COVID-19 infections were transmitted during the pre-symptomatic stage.
Modeling The Impact of Singapore’s ‘Circuit Breaker’
Interventions such as workplace distancing are crucial to controlling the virus’ spread when community transmission is observed, the study found.
Deep Learning Helps Robots Control Their Limbs
Deep reinforcement learning has helped walking robots coordinate complex movements with motor synergy just like humans do.
Converting CO2 Into Fuel Without Metals
Researchers in India have developed the first metal-free—ligand-free catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion into methane.
Why Do Scorpions Glow Under UV Light?
Scientists in Japan have found that scorpions make a fluorescent compound to protect themselves from parasites.
Elusive Kondo Cloud Seen For The First Time
An international team of scientists has observed Kondo clouds, a physical phenomenon first predicted nearly 90 years ago.
