IN THE LAB
Reprogramming ‘Fixes’ Trisomic Sperm
Cells with extra sex chromosomes can be reprogrammed to create sperm with the correct number of chromosomes that can give rise to healthy offspring.
Fish Oils Suppress Seizures Through Estrogen
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from food reduces the severity of seizures in mice by causing more estrogen to be produced in the brain, researchers say.
Rare Fossil Sheds Light On Bird Evolution
Amateur fossil collectors in Japan have discovered an iconic marine diving bird heralded as the best-preserved hesperornithiform specimen from Asia.
How Toxic Proteins Mess With Your Brain
The buildup of mutant proteins with too many glutamine residues causes disease by disrupting the number of Golgi in the dendrites of brain cells.
2-In-1 Battery Stores Energy & Captures Carbon
While trying to develop a lithium-air battery, scientists stumbled upon a method to create solid carbon dust from carbon dioxide.
Repurposing Brain Imaging To Detect Kidney Disease
Scientists have used brain imaging techniques to replace invasive biopsies in diagnosing kidney diseases.
Why Massive Galaxies Don’t Dance In Crowds
Contrary to previous research, the spin rate of galaxies is actually determined by mass instead of their interactions with neighboring galaxies.
A Slippery Solution To A Sticky Problem
By infusing porous surfaces with slippery liquids, researchers have developed a way to prevent mussel adhesion, a key contributor to marine biofouling of ship hulls.
Selenium Makes Insulin Last Longer
By replacing sulfur with selenium, scientists have developed a long-lasting synthetic insulin analog that could be used for treating diabetes.
