IN THE LAB
Catching Autophagy In The Act
Scientists in South Korea have used the fluorescence resonance energy transfer technique to observe autophagy in live cells.
Zombie Algae Reveal How Multicellular Animals Move
Scientists in Japan have used ‘zombie algae’ to better understand how multicellular organisms move in response to light stimulation.
How Lipids Prevent Dry Eyes
Scientists in Japan have discovered that an enzyme responsible for the elongation of fatty acid chains is necessary for keeping the eyes moist and free from infections.
Untangling The Web Of Illegal Wildlife Trade
By analyzing over 370,000 records of wildlife trade between 2004 and 2013, researchers have found that the networks of illegal wildlife trade are more complex than previously understood.
Mutations More Common In Asian Lung Tumors
In Asians, lung tumors are more genetically diverse, with implications for treatment response, according to research by scientists in Singapore.
Terahertz Microfluidics Enables Label-Free Detection
By generating terahertz waves in close proximity to a microfluidic channel, researchers in Japan have developed a device which could be used to detect cancer, diabetes and the flu.
Antioxidants Prevent Sexual Transmission Of Zika Virus In Mice
The antioxidant drug ebselen can prevent sexual transmission of Zika from male to female mice, according to research by scientists in Taiwan.
Uncovering The Secrets Of The Northern Lights
Using special sensors aboard the Asare spacecraft, scientists have directly observed how auroras are produced in the Earth's upper atmosphere.
More Than Half Of Borneo’s Orangutans Have Been Lost
In addition to habitat destruction, hunting of orangutans is a major cause of the decline in orangutan populations in Borneo.
