IN THE LAB
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.
A Hydrogel That Says NO To Arthritis
Scientists have developed a hydrogel that could be used to absorb extra fluids in swelling joints and release drugs to treat arthritis.
40,000-Year-Old Genome Reveals Patterns Of Early Human Migration
Genome-wide data from a 40,000-year-old man in China has revealed the complicated genetic history of Asia.
RAGE Is Responsible For Absorbing Oxytocin In Breastmilk
Scientists have solved the mystery of how oxytocin in breastmilk crosses the gut to reach the bloodstream of baby mice.
