IN THE LAB
Origami Arms Extend The Reach Of Drones (VIDEO)
A robotic arm that is stiff when it needs to be but soft enough to fold up on demand could make drones even more useful.
These Four MicroRNAs Could Warn Of Impeding Heart Condition
Researchers have identified four microRNAs that can serve as a blood-based marker of a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation.
Green Tea Nanocarriers Load Up On Cancer Drugs
Researchers have developed a green tea-based nanocarrier system that can carry up to 88 percent of its weight in cancer drugs.
How Immune Cells Help Wire The Brain
Contrary to the general consensus that the brain is an immune privileged site, researchers have shown that a specific group of immune cells are required for the maturation of neurons.
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.
