IN THE LAB
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.
Why Arctic Sea Ice Is In Rapid Retreat
As dark ocean surfaces absorb more light than white ice surfaces, solar heat input through the open water melts sea ice.
Contagious Yawning Not About Empathy
Perceptual sensitivity instead of empathy determines vulnerability to contagious yawning, scientists in Japan show.
Avatars For Personalized Cancer Treatment
Researchers have grown micro-tumor models using patients’ cancer cells to identify more effective treatments for drug-resistant tumors.
The Secret To A Sound Sleep Lies In Sugarcane
A substance commonly found in sugarcane, rice bran and wheat germ can reduce stress and restore sleep in mice.
