IN THE LAB
Locking Up HIV To Keep AIDS Under Control
Using a chemically synthesized compound, researchers in Japan have been able to trap the HIV virus inside infected host cells, facilitating the elimination of the viral reservoir.
Livestock Wreak Havoc On Panda Habitats
By analyzing 20 years of data from China's Wanglang National Nature Reserve, researchers in China and the US have discovered that livestock are destroying the panda's habitat.
Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer Without Biopsies
A team of researchers in Japan have developed an imaging method to diagnose colorectal cancer without taking a biopsy.
Ancient Red Aurora Sheds Light On Magnetic Storms
Using historic accounts of a rare red aurora over Kyoto in 1770, scientists in Japan have gained insight into the intensity and frequency of magnetic storms.
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.
