IN THE LAB
Soy Supplement Reduces Muscle Loss In Mice
Mice fed on a diet supplemented with a soy isoflavone had reduced muscle loss following experimentally-induced nerve damage, researchers say.
The Big Eaters Behind Systemic Sclerosis
A team of researchers from Singapore and the UK used genomic analysis to reveal the role of macrophages in systemic sclerosis.
Satellites And Supercomputers Improve Weather Forecasts
Combining data from the Himawari-8 weather satellite with the K supercomputer's processing power, scientists have improved weather prediction models.
Nanodroplets That Respond To Light, Magnets And Electrostatic Forces
Scientists in South Korea have created an integrated surfactant that allows droplets to be manipulated by light, magnetic fields and electric fields.
Why Humans Are Feeling The Heat
Human-perceived temperatures are rising faster than actual air temperatures, say researchers.
Are You A Robot? Brain Region Detects Androids From Humans
A study from Japan reveals the brain region responsible for that uneasy feeling over unnatural android movements.
Real Or Fake? Method Confirms Lingzhi Mushrooms In 10 Minutes
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a quick and simple method to authenticate species of mushrooms used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Beating Bowel Cancer With Bacteria & Broccoli
A humble cocktail of bacteria and broccoli may prove to be a winning combination in the treatment of colorectal cancer.
Structure Of DNA-Protein Complex Revealed
Using cryo-electron microscopy, a team of scientists in Japan have visualized the shape of tightly packed bundles of DNA and proteins inside the nuclei of cells.
