IN THE LAB
Nanocapsules Selectively Sequester Sucrose
Researchers in Japan have developed a nanocapsule that recognizes and encapsulates sucrose while excluding other natural sugars.
Seeing Beyond The Bacterial Cell Wall
Live cell imaging shows that membrane vesicles can squeeze through tiny holes in the thick cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria.
The Science Of Sprouting New Blood Vessels
Biologists have discovered a key regulator of blood vessel formation in both normal and cancerous cells.
Prenatal Dietary Deficiencies Linked To Schizophrenia Risk
Scientists in Japan have discovered that the lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the prenatal diet is linked to schizophrenic symptoms in offspring.
How Viruses Hijack The Transport System In Neurons
Scientists in Japan have discovered how a tick-borne virus uses the host neuron’s transportation system to move viral RNA.
Finding Fossils With Forensic Science
Forensic science has helped researchers find evidence of ancient archaea in sedimentary rocks from the Permian and Lower Triassic periods.
How Plants Control Honeybee Caste Development
Plant miRNAs from pollen can delay caste differentiation and keep ovaries inactive in honeybee larvae, thereby producing sterile worker bees.
A Systematic Approach To Cancer Drug Resistance
Using a systems biology approach, researchers in South Korea have developed a treatment that overcomes liver cancer resistance to targeted therapy.
Single-Crystal Metals Make Buildings Earthquake-Resistant
Scientists in Japan have developed a cost-effective method to produce large single-crystal metals that can be used in earthquake-resistant construction materials.
