IN THE LAB
Facial Masculinity Linked To Autism
Scientists in Australia have used 3D facial images to identify a link between masculine facial features and autism.
How Bunyaviruses Attack And Enter
Scientists in China have determined the structure of the a key glycoprotein in two viruses that cause febrile illnesses.
Evaluating Drug Toxicity On A Chip
Scientists in Japan have invented a ‘body-on-a-chip’ device that can be used for pre-clinical testing of drug side effects.
Innate Lymphoid Cells Suppress Gut Inflammation
Scientists in China have identified a subpopulation of innate lymphoid cells that suppress inflammation in the gut.
Deforestation Linked To Poor Health In Cambodian Children
Research in Cambodia suggests the importance of considering health impacts when assessing tradeoffs in land use planning.
Bacterial Infection Stresses Blood Stem Cells
Bacterial infections can reduce the self-renewal capacity of hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow, study says.
New Drug Targets For Rare Kidney And Liver Disease Identified
Scientists in Japan, Spain and the US have discovered that a rare kidney and liver disease is caused by a defect in the protein degradation pathway of cells.
Using Light To Build Bridges In Cells
A genetically-engineered, light-sensitive protein has allowed scientists to measure and manipulate protein-membrane interactions in living cells.
Finding The Right Spot For Hindlimbs
Scientists in Japan have identified a protein that controls the position of hindlimbs in tetrapods.
