IN THE LAB
How Healthy Cells Nip Cancer In The Bud
Healthy neighbors surrounding a pre-cancerous cell cause changes in its metabolism, ultimately forcing it out of the epithelial tissue.
Scientists Trace The Development Of New Immune Cell Type
In a comprehensive analysis of the complete dendritic cell lineage, researchers have identified a new type of immune cell that can be targeted for developing vaccines and immunotherapy.
The Molecular Mechanisms Of Thyroid Disease
Blocking VEGF-A or its receptor could help prevent the remodelling of the thyroid gland associated with thyroid disease, scientists say.
In Drug-Target Interactions, Size Matters
Scientists have developed a method that can discriminate how different drugs form complexes with their targets.
What Happens When Birds Of A Feather Poop Together?
A new study shows that even a small amount of bird poop is enough to produce noticeable changes in the nutrient conditions of the water.
Dirty Money! Banknotes Carry An Abundance Of Disease-Causing Bacteria
Researchers have found that banknotes harbor potentially pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
How Traditional Chinese Herb Eases Pain
In a clinical study with 122 patients, scientists have found that pain is reduced in more patients that used bingpian.
More Dust Actually Improves Air Quality In China
Reduced dust slows winds and increases air stagnation over cities like Beijing in China.
Bird Feathers Inspire A Bright New Blue
A research team in Japan has replicated the unique colors of bird feathers and demonstrated new ways to control how light interacts with materials.
