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Observing DNA In A Tiny Worm
Super-resolution microscopes have shed light on the importance of the protein PP4 in meiosis, the process that gives rise to sex cells.
Tackling The Genetic Culprits of Obesity
A Singaporean research team has developed novel inhibitors that selectively fight the actions of obesity-linked genes.
Moving Objects With A Single Laser
Scientists have designed a tractor beam that can move particles up to 20cm, 100 times further than in previous experiments.
Harnessing Nature’s Design To Reduce Chemo Side-Effects
Using a naturally occurring protein, scientists have designed a drug nanocarrier that can deliver high doses of cancer drugs to tumors.
Sunshine May Slow Onset Of Diabetes & Weight Gain
Exposure to sunlight suppressed weight gain and early signs of diabetes in mice fed a high fat diet.
Schrödinger’s Cat At The Atomic Level
A team of Japanese researchers have reported the first experimental observation of the 40 year-old Kondo effect.
Hungry Or Not, Kids Will Eat Treats
Confirming what many parents experience, a study shows that children will not refuse a sugary snack even when already full.
Capturing A Nova Fireball Explosion
The first time-lapse images of an exploding nova has allowed scientists to study how the fireball evolves as the gas expands and cools.
No Sweat: Why These Pakistani Children Don’t Perspire
Scientists have identified the gene that is responsible for sweat production in both humans and mice, which encodes for a calcium channel called IP3R.