In the Lab
IN THE LAB

Squid Say It With Skin

The artistic oval squid uses its changing skin pattern to communicate with both lovers and competitors in the fight for mating rights.

Deleting Enzymes Takes The Edge Off Septic Shock

Inhibiting IPMK enzymes could help dampen the overexuberant immune response during sepsis, a leading cause of death from infections.

Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Puts Spotlight On The Evolution Of Flight

The newly discovered dinosaur species from China had asymmetrical feathers that resemble those of modern-day flying birds.

Tears Can Tell If You Have Gout

Researchers in South Korea have developed a non-invasive technique that could help diagnose gout using the molecules of a teardrop.

How Life (Barely) Survived The Great Extinction

The survival of a transient community of microbes and sea urchins that lived over 250 million years ago suggests how life might respond to a warmer climate today.

Coating Hemoglobin To Make Artificial Blood Safe

Scientists have successfully wrapped hemoglobin in polymer, paving the way for safe and effective artificial blood.

New Appetite-Regulating Hormone Found

A hormone called NPGL could explain why we sometimes do not lose weight even when we change our diets.

For Java Sparrows, Songs Are Less Important Than Dance

Unlike other songbirds, Java sparrows choose their mates based on their dancing rather than singing abilities.

KAIST Nanosatellite Launched On Trip To The International Space Station

The nanosatellite called LINK is one of the 28 satellites aboard the Atlas V booster en route to the International Space Station.