IN THE LAB
Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes
Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.
An Eco-Friendly Sponge For Soaking Up Oil Spills
Scientists in India have combined cellulose with a gelator to create a sponge that effectively sucks up crude oil.
The Oceans Heat Up As Global Warming Persists
An analysis of three independent datasets confirm that the oceans are warming rapidly.
Rain Determines Whether Peat Is A Carbon Sink Or Source
Even undisturbed peatlands might release rather than trap carbon dioxide, depending on seasonal rainfall patterns.
Scientists Discover A Mutation That Prevents Glaucoma
Although other variants of the LOXL1 gene have been linked to glaucoma, the p.Y407F mutation offers a 25-fold protection against the disease.
Genetically Modified Rice Stacked With Antioxidants
Chinese researchers have developed a genetic engineering tool to generate antioxidant-rich purple rice.
The Subaru Telescope Prepares Jupiter For Its Closeup
Images of Jupiter’s surface taken with the Subaru Telescope have helped researchers to plan a mission to take detailed images of the planet’s mysterious Great Red Spot.
Pain Neurons Protect Bone From Fungal Invaders
More than just sensing pain, pain neurons can inhibit inflammation and bone destruction during fungal infections.
Beating Dengue Is In Your DNA (Vaccine)
A DNA-based vaccine against dengue, which would not require cold chain transport, has been shown to protect mice against two out of the four strains of dengue virus.
