IN THE LAB
Seeing Through Diseases With CUBIC
Researchers in Japan have used a tissue clearing and 3D imaging technique to more accurately diagnose diseases.
Molecular Switch In The Brain Controls Weight Gain
Using mouse models of obesity, Japanese researchers have identified a molecule in the brain that promotes leptin resistance, which leads to weight gain.
Spicing Up Farming To Prevent Soil Erosion
By growing chili peppers together with corn, farmers can protect their fields against erosion and enjoy increased economic benefits, say Chinese scientists.
Is The Earth Heating Up? Ask The Oceans
Measuring how much heat stored in the oceans is a faster way of tracking global warming, scientists say.
Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Leather Production
Researchers in India have used molten salt to treat leather and reduce its pollution profile.
Getting To The Root Of Bonsai Regeneration
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene that controls the levels of auxin in response to root damage.
A Non-Antibiotic Drug To Fight MRSA
By screening 50,000 compounds, scientists have discovered a non-antibiotic drug that makes multidrug-resistant bacteria more vulnerable to immune clearance.
CRISPR Editing Alters Flower Color
The ability to change the color of the Japanese morning glory demonstrates the specificity of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system.
How Blood Stem Cells Are Controlled By Epigenetics
Using RNA sequencing techniques, researchers in China have revealed how embryonic hematopoietic stem cell production is controlled by epigenetic regulation.
