IN THE LAB
The Sticky Truth Behind Cell Development
By observing fruit fly cells, scientists in Japan found a key protein for cell adhesion, allowing cells to stick together during development.
New Human Lineage Discovered In Indonesian Cave
By analyzing fossil genetics, researchers have uncovered a new human lineage, expanding the narrative of ancient Southeast Asian populations.
How Risk Awareness Can Reduce Wildlife Consumption
Equipping the public with a deeper understanding of disease transmission risks may be key to changing wildlife consumption behaviors.
Once In A Century Shot: Rediscovering Borneo’s Rajah Scops Owl
After capturing the first-ever photographs of a Bornean Rajah scops owl, researchers hope to study the rediscovered bird in greater detail.
India’s Poorest Suffer Most From Air Pollution
India’s low-income households are at significantly higher risk for premature deaths due to air pollution compared to high-income groups.
Cutting Down Barriers In Bacterial Genome Editing
Scientists are fighting drug-resistant microbes with a new CRISPR-Cas gene editing method that can be transferred between bacterial strains.
Uncovering The History Of The Tiger Genome
Historic dips in the population from a wildly endangered past have led to a split between genetically diverse tiger subspecies and several inbred individuals.
Divide And Conquer: Classifying Cancers For Targeted Therapy
With a new classification scheme for angiosarcomas, health experts can develop and select more effective treatments for cancer patients.
Rewriting The (Under)story Of Rapid Bird Evolution
Contrary to typically long evolutionary timeframes, Sulawesi babblers have diversified surprisingly quickly on Indonesia's islands.
