IN THE LAB
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.
Prolonged Immune Activation Changes Behavior In Mice
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that the prolonged activation of immune cells affects the production of neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to behavioral changes.
Two Letters Added To The Genetic Alphabet
Scientists have determined the structures of two artificial DNA bases, Ds and Px, which have expanded the genetic code.
Accurately Modelling Human Metabolism
Scientists in Korea have developed a highly accurate computational model of human metabolism by including reactions caused by different protein isoforms.
Stem Cells To Patch Up Damaged Hearts
By growing heart cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells on a nanofiber scaffold, scientists have developed a patch that could be used to repair damaged hearts.
Making Pigs Leaner Through CRISPR
Using CRISPR/Cas gene-editing, scientists in China have introduced a gene into pigs that makes them lean and cold-resistant.
