IN THE LAB
A Spider’s ‘Bite’ Sends Antibodies Into Cells
Scientists have used reengineered spider venom toxin to help antibodies escape endosomes once inside the cell.
The Epigenetics Of Blood Vessel Formation
Scientists have found a group of transcription factors that is essential for blood vessel differentiation from stem cells.
Mesocrystals Make Hydrogen Production Ten Times More Efficient
A group of Japanese researchers has developed a photocatalyst that can make hydrogen production ten times more efficient.
Volcanic Eruption Might Have Caused The First Mass Extinction
Large volcanic eruption may have caused the first mass extinction, according to a study of the levels of mercury in sedimentary rocks.
Insect Fossils Shed Light On India’s Geological History
A new species of fungus gnat in Indian amber closely resembles its fossil relatives from Europe, disproving the concept of a strongly isolated Indian subcontinent.
What Ants Can Teach Us About Making Rational Collective Decisions
Diverse populations make rational collective decisions, according to an experiment with ants.
Leopards Love Indian Tea Gardens
In north-eastern Indian tea gardens, the presence of leopards does not necessarily lead to conflicts with people.
Light-Sensitive Shape-Shifting Material Created
Researchers have created self-assembling molecules which can be broken down by ultraviolet light to recombine into novel and exotic shapes.
How A Protein Protects An Embryo From It’s Mother
The structure of a protein that hides embryos from the immune system of their mothers could help scientists design new immune-suppressing drugs.
