IN THE LAB
Finding The Hot Seat Of The Brain
Scientists in Japan have identified specific parts of the brain that are responsible for sensing changes in the temperature of the environment.
Green Tea Extract Protects Sensitive Teeth
Scientists in China have discovered a way to relieve tooth sensitivity and prevent tooth decay by using a material that contains green tea extract.
Explaining Avalanche-Like Phase Changes In Glass
A new research reveals common mechanism for crystallization and aging in glasses.
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.
