IN THE LAB
Understanding Venoms From Genomes
By analyzing the genomes of the Taiwan and Sakishima pit vipers, scientists in Japan have gained an understanding into how venoms evolve.
The Hippocampus At The Crossroads Of Learning And Memory
By artificially manipulating the activity of specific brain regions in rodents, scientists in Hong Kong have demonstrated that the hippocampus integrates brain signals to enable learning and memory.
Blocking The Zika Virus’ Escape Route
Scientists in Singapore and Switzerland have developed an antibody that neutralizes multiple strains of Zika virus.
Crawling Back From The Brink Of Extinction
Scientists in Japan and Australia have confirmed that the Lord Howe Island stick insect, once thought to be extinct, survived by hiding out on a nearby island.
Bursting The Bubble Of Ignorance Surrounding Nanobubbles
Scientists in China have discovered how nanobubbles burst by modelling the way these bubbles interact with a variety of surfactants.
Writing Off Cancer With Chinese Calligraphy Ink
Chinese researchers have used ancient calligraphy ink in photothermal therapy to kill cancer cells.
Shining Light On The Behavior Of Ice In Space
Scientists in Japan have obtained a better understanding of interstellar ice by observing the behavior of non-crystallized ice exposed to ultraviolet light.
TSUBAME Supercomputer Helps Find Chagas Disease Drugs
Scientists in Japan have used the TSUBAME supercomputer to discover potential therapeutic protein inhibitors for Chagas disease.
Treating Ovarian Cancer With An Anti-Parasite Drug
Ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasitic infections, has been found to be useful in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
