IN THE LAB
A Kink In The Armor Of Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Scientists in Japan have discovered a molecular target that could improve the treatment of drug-resistant prostate cancer.
An Algorithm For Responsible Damming
Scientists in the US have created an algorithm to better manage hydropower dams so as to avoid compromising food production along the Mekong River.
How Black Carbon Aerosols Evolve During Combustion
Scientists in China, in collaboration with researchers in Japan, have analyzed how black carbon aerosols change in number and size during combustion.
The Origins Of Gravitational Wave-Inducing Black Holes
Using supercomputer-aided simulations, scientists in Japan have examined how binary black holes responsible for gravitational waves may have originated.
Mum’s Antibodies Interfere With Baby’s Dengue Response
Antibodies from mice vaccinated with one strain of dengue virus while pregnant have been found to worsen symptoms in their pups infected with other strains.
Locating The Dengue Virus’ ‘Achilles Heel’
Scientists in Australia and China have identified an antibody protects against all four types of dengue viruses.
How Genetic Insults Affect Mental Health
Research has shed light on how a molecule called disrupted-in-schizophrenia 1 is linked to a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
Epigenetics Explains Autoimmune Disease In Twins
In identical twins, epigenetics has a role to play in determining susceptibility to autoimmune disease, according to a study by Japanese researchers.
Ocean Acidification Puts Corals At Risk
Scientists in Japan have discovered that ocean acidification inhibits the formation of calcium carbonate skeletons in corals, highlighting yet another detrimental impact of human activity on ocean ecosystems.
