IN THE LAB
Automatically Observing Stem Cell Differentiation
A team of researchers in Japan has combined simple agarose with advanced machine learning techniques to study the differentiation of stem cells.
Understanding Inherited Blindness Through Zebrafish Eyes
Discovery of a gene in zebrafish that triggers congenital blindness could lead to new treatments for a similar disease in humans.
Babies Are Born To Love Heroes
Infants as young as six months old can recognize and appreciate heroic acts, according to a study by Japanese researchers.
Personalizing Treatment For Cancer Patients
Two studies from Singapore have shown that a personalized approach could benefit patients suffering from cancer.
How Lasting Memories Form In The Brain
The cells responsible for long-term memories are formed the prefrontal cortex during the initial experience and gradually strengthen over time.
How Beneficial Gut Bacteria Thrive On Breastmilk
Different strains of beneficial gut bacteria have evolved independent mechanisms to make the most of the sugars found in breastmilk.
Why Progeria Patients Grow Old Before Their Time
A high-throughput screening study has identified a drug that could help slow down aging in patients with progeria.
Reconstructing Astronomical Events With Ancient Texts
Literature, tree ring dating and space observations have come together in a unique study to shed light on ancient astronomical events.
Expanding The Graphene Toolkit
Scientists have developed a way to make graphene more reactive so that different chemical groups can be attached to fine tune its properties.
