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In the Lab

Glowing, Acid-Tolerant Protein Cloned From Jellyfish

Researchers in Japan have derived from jellyfish a green fluorescent protein that withstands low pH environments, enabling the imaging of acidic organelles.
In the Lab

Amino Acid Protects Liver From Oxidative Stress

Scientists in China revealed that the amino acid serine may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by alleviating oxidative stress.
Technology

Storing Electricity In Chemical Form

Researchers in Japan have created a device that stores excess electrical energy using glycolic acid, which has a much greater energy capacity than hydrogen, one of the more popular energy-storage chemicals.
In the Lab

Genetic Profiling Predicts Stomach Cancer Risk

Singapore scientists have analysed the genomes of nearly 3,000 patients to identify genomic signatures associated with higher risk of developing stomach cancer.
In the Lab

ASK: The Gatekeeper To Cancer

Researchers in Japan have identified a pathway regulating the activity of an oxidative stress response enzyme, with implications on cancer development and progression.
In the Lab

Finding Consensus On Cancer Vulnerabilities

Using a system that integrates readouts from multiple genomics analysis algorithms, a research group in Singapore is able to pinpoint targeted therapies for individual tumors.
Top News

7 Must-Read Stories In December 2017

December 2017 was abuzz with news about the people who push the frontiers of science.
In the Lab

Analyzing Living Tissue With Mass Spectrometry

Scientists in South Korea have developed a mass spectrometry imaging system to analyze living biological samples at micrometer-level resolution.
Technology

Hackers Can Access Smart Phones Using Sensor Data

A research group in Singapore has demonstrated that data from sensors embedded within smart phones can allow hackers to derive PIN numbers and access devices remotely.