IN THE LAB
Pandemic Potential Of Avian Flu On The Rise
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu may be passed on to humans more easily and have greater pandemic potential.
Turning Predatory Bacteria Into ‘Living Antibiotics’
By manipulating the behavior of bacteria that feed on other bacteria, scientists in Japan are one step closer to developing a ‘living antibiotic’ that could be used to treat infections.
A Switch Controlling Odor Receptor Expression Found
Scientists have identified a DNA sequence that controls the expression of odor-detecting receptor genes.
Asia A Major Producer Of Microplastic Pollution
Eight rivers in Asia are among the top ten sources of plastic pollutants in the world’s oceans, according to research by German scientists.
Surface Properties Determine Ice Crystal Shape
Scientists in China have demonstrated that ice crystals grow up and away from water repellent surfaces, forming six-leaf clover and sunflower shapes.
Artificial Sugar Blocks Spread Of Liver Cancer
A modified sugar can prevent liver cancer cells from becoming invasive by disrupting a key step in the fucosylation pathway.
Sniffing Out Wagyu Beef’s Alluring Aroma
Using gas chromatography techniques, scientists in Japan have discovered the molecules responsible for the characteristic aroma of Wagyu beef.
The Secret Of Sea Cucumber Regeneration
Scientists in China have peered into the sea cucumber’s genome to identify genes that might be responsible for its superior regenerative capabilities.
Scientists Achieve Long-Distance Entanglement Swapping
Researchers have implemented entanglement swapping with independent sources over a 100 km optical fiber.
