IN THE LAB
Beating Bad Bacteria In The Gut
Scientists in Japan have identified a molecule that stimulates the gut’s natural defences against harmful bacteria.
A Device To Form Nerve Bundles In 3D
Scientists have created a device that allows the formation of three-dimensional nerve bundles for drug discovery and the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
Modelling Perovskite Interfaces For Better Electronics
A team of researchers in Japan have developed a computational method to model the structure of perovskite interfaces with high resolution and accuracy.
Simulating The Flow Of Supercooled Water
Using highly accurate computer simulations, scientists in Japan have characterized the diffusion and viscosity behavior of supercooled water.
Metals Show How Liquids Turn Into Glass
By cooling an organic metal material at different rates, scientists in Japan have gained a better understanding of how liquids turn into glass.
The Unintended Pitfalls Of ‘Green’ Energy
‘Green’ energy may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought, according to research by scientists in Hong Kong.
Why So Many Alzheimer’s Drugs Have Failed
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated why drugs targeting the enzyme that produces the protein plaques in Alzheimer's disease patients fail in clinical trials.
Sumatran Tiger Population On The Road To Recovery
Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of critically endangered Sumatran tigers, according to scientists in Indonesia.
Finding Faults Within An Earthquake Zone In Japan
A large mass of rock and sediment accumulated in the Nankai trough is responsible for the violent tectonic behavior of the region.
