IN THE LAB
Teasing Out The Subtypes Of Bile Duct Cancer
Patients with bile duct cancer are not all alike, according to a study that analyzed the whole genomes of almost 500 patients from ten countries.
A Simple Way To Detect Neurotoxic Chemicals
Researchers in Japan have tested a simpler and cheaper method to detect neurotoxic contaminants in water.
The Proteins That Wake Sleeping Neural Stem Cells
A protein in the spindle matrix complex called Chro holds the secret to awakening stem cells in the brain, researchers say.
ADHD Research Peer-Reviewed By Children
Brain scans of children with AHDH have shown that differences in the activation of the striatum could explain their difficulty in focusing.
Making Carbon Nanorings Emit White Light
By wrapping carbon nanorings around iodine, researchers have developed a material that emits white light in response to electrical stimulation.
Dengue’s Spread In Asia Linked To Air Travel
Examining data from Asia over 59 years beginning in 1956, scientists in China show that air traffic is associated with the spread of the dengue virus across Asia.
Aggressive Spiders Make Better Decisions, Faster
Research findings showed that the personality of spiders determines their decision-making and hunting styles.
Pumps On Microfluidic Chips Speed Up Cell Sorting
A research group in Japan has developed a high-speed cell sorting method using dual on-chip pumps.
Growing Nearly Perfect Graphene At Scale
Using copper foils as a substrate for carbon deposition, scientists in Korea and China have devised an inexpensive technique to grow large graphene sheets
