IN THE LAB
Scientists Uncover New Antiviral Defense Mechanism In Rice
Chinese researchers have revealed a new antiviral mechanism in rice, a discovery that could boost control against viral epidemics and guarantee food security.
How The ‘Longevity Gene’ Gets By With A Little Help From Its Friends
Researchers have identified a region in SIRT1 that controls how it binds to other proteins and thereby affects downstream metabolic pathways.
Not A Muscle But Still On The Move
Even non-muscle cells require motor proteins to pull against their surroundings and fight their way through often sticky environments, researchers say.
The Whens And Wheres Of Saiga Antelope Re-Population
Researchers recommend re-introducing the dangerously imperiled saiga into areas that were historically part of their territory.
How The Dengue Virus Opens Up To Human Hosts
The change in temperature when dengue viruses enter a human from a mosquito host cause structural changes that expose weak spots.
Plastic-Eating Fungi Found In Rubbish Heap
A strain of fungi researchers found in a rubbish heap can break down plastic as it grows.
A Gene That Allows Algae To Reset The Circadian Clock
Researchers have identified a novel red and violet light-sensitive pathway that helps algae sense day and night.
Count Me In! Bayesian Model Used To Estimate Tiger Population
Researchers have developed a more reliable method for estimating tiger numbers in India.
Appetite-Controlling Brain Circuit May Help Explain Stress Eating
Scientists have found that diametric brain circuits switch feeding and drinking behaviors on and off in mice.
