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Turning Gut Bacteria Into Bioplastic Factories

E. coli, a common gut bacteria, can be engineered to produce biodegradable polymers for use in surgical sutures, among other applications.

In the Lab

Calorie Counting In Roundworms Increases Lifespan

This study adds to the growing body of research into dietary restriction as a powerful natural means for longevity.

Autophagy Pioneer Yoshinori Ohsumi Receives 45^th Rosenstiel Award, 15^th Wiley Prize

In recognition of his groundbreaking work into autophagy, Ohsumi has been awarded the prestigious Rosenstiel Award and Wiley Prize.

In the Lab

Lack Of Protein In Brown Fat Linked To Obesity

Mice lacking the TRPV2 protein in their brown fat are more susceptible to obesity—presenting an intriguing approach to obesity treatment in humans.

In the Lab

Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time

Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.

In the Lab

Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics

Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.

In the Lab

The Dance Of Two Black Holes

Astronomers have measured the rotational speed of a black hole by observing an outburst of light that occurred close to the centenary celebration of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.

Technology

With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer

Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.

In the Lab

Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts

Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?

In the Lab

Turning Gut Bacteria Into Bioplastic Factories

E. coli, a common gut bacteria, can be engineered to produce biodegradable polymers for use in surgical sutures, among other applications.

In the Lab

Calorie Counting In Roundworms Increases Lifespan

This study adds to the growing body of research into dietary restriction as a powerful natural means for longevity.

Autophagy Pioneer Yoshinori Ohsumi Receives 45^th Rosenstiel Award, 15^th Wiley Prize

In recognition of his groundbreaking work into autophagy, Ohsumi has been awarded the prestigious Rosenstiel Award and Wiley Prize.

In the Lab

Lack Of Protein In Brown Fat Linked To Obesity

Mice lacking the TRPV2 protein in their brown fat are more susceptible to obesity—presenting an intriguing approach to obesity treatment in humans.

In the Lab

Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time

Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.

In the Lab

Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics

Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.

In the Lab

The Dance Of Two Black Holes

Astronomers have measured the rotational speed of a black hole by observing an outburst of light that occurred close to the centenary celebration of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.

Technology

With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer

Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.

In the Lab

Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts

Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?

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