IN THE LAB
Visualizing The Human Brain In 3D
Scientists have developed a method to obtain high resolution, three-dimensional images of the human brain.
Tracking Human Brain Development During Gestation
Using single-cell RNA sequencing, scientists have mapped the development of the prefrontal cortex of the human brain from eight to 26 weeks of gestation.
Genetically Diverse Trees Support A Wider Range Of Insects
A research group in Japan has identified correlations between the genetic diversity of a tree species and its constituent insect communities.
Plants Activate ‘Self-Eating’ Pathways When Hungry
Scientists have discovered that plants depend on autophagy to sustain themselves during starvation conditions, such as when there is insufficient sunlight.
Six Steps To Turn Stem Cells Into Liver Cells
Scientists have devised a method to generate large numbers of pure liver cells from stem cells.
Precision Drug Release With Pumpkin-Shaped Molecules
Scientists have developed light-responsive molecules for the controlled release of chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells.
K Computer Accurately Models Aerosol Effects
Using the K computer, scientists in Japan have accurately modelled the impact of aerosols on cloud formation.
Wound Healing On A Different Scale
A research group in Singapore has developed a method to use waste fish scales as a source of collagen for wound healing.
A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have developed a blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with 90 percent accuracy.
