IN THE LAB
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.
Drought-Resistant Rice Strain Created
A genetically modified strain of rice has proven itself to be remarkably drought resistant in various real-world scenarios.
Measuring The ‘Springiness’ Of Red Blood Cells
A microfluidic method of measuring red blood cell deformity has revealed that the cells take longer to recover if they are constricted for more than three minutes.
Calcium Ions Help Shape The Brain
A transient increase in the concentration of calcium ions is necessary for the proper formation of the neural tube in the developing embryo.
Starfish Study Supported By Crowdfunding
In the first ever crowdfunded study in Japan, researchers have made non-destructive observations the fleshy brittle star.
Revealing The Demon Starfish’s Weakness Through Its Genes
The genome of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish is helping scientists develop ways to control the reef-wrecking predator.
