IN THE LAB
Licorice Extract Could Treat Parkinson’s Disease
By performing a screen of natural compounds, researchers in South Korea have identified licorice extract as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Indonesia’s Silent Carriers Of Norovirus
Scientists in Japan have identified asymptomatic infection as a mode of transmission of norovirus in Indonesia.
Dusting Off The Mysteries Surrounding Dying Stars
The imbalance between aluminum oxide and silicate in the dust surrounding dying stars has been explained by scientists in Japan.
The Cells That Enable Zebrafish To Regenerate Bone
Scientists in Japan have identified a group of progenitor cells that are maintained throughout adulthood and are responsible for bone regeneration.
Unraveling The Secret Lives Of Ancient Plants
Scientists in Japan have sequenced the liverwort's genome to better understand the evolution and development of land plants.
Measuring The Forces Between Crystal Layers
It has taken 80 years—and special double-sided tape—for researchers to have measured the force needed to separate a crystal’s microscopic layers.
How The Brain Beats Distraction
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how the brain reorganizes itself in response to distractions.
Chloroquine Blocks Zika Infection In Mice
Scientist in China have demonstrated that the FDA-approved drug chloroquine prevents Zika virus infection and its associated congenital microcephaly in mice.
A Simpler Way To Amp Up High-Frequency Lasers
Researchers have used liquids to develop a high power tabletop radiation source in the terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
