IN THE LAB
Spinning Pee To Detect Cancer
Researchers in South Korea have developed a fast and simple method to detect cancer biomarkers from bodily fluids like blood or urine.
Yellow Cabs Get Into Fewer Accidents Than Blue Ones
Painting all taxis in Singapore yellow could help save US$1.4 million a year, scientists estimate.
Sieving Out MicroRNAs In A Matter Of Milliseconds
Scientists in Japan have developed a nanobiodevice that can separate microRNAs from DNA in the fraction of a second.
The Healing Hug Of A Nanofiber Mesh
Researchers have developed a soft, biodegradable mesh that can release vitamin B12 at the site of injury to help nerves to regenerate and restore their function.
Fast-Setting Hydrogel Helps Re-Attach Rabbit Retinas (VIDEO)
Scientists have developed a quick-setting hydrogel that could replace vitreous and other soft tissues.
A Safer Shade Of Black
Polydopamine, a black substance structurally similar to melanin, could be a safer alternative to conventional chemical hair dyes.
Alternatively Spliced Variants Linked To Schizophrenia
Researchers have identified splicing quantitative trait loci in the human brain that may be associated with mental disorders such as schizophrenia.
“Super-Deep” Diamonds Are Possible, Scientists Say
A team of Japanese researchers has confirmed that it is possible for diamonds to form at the base of the Earth's mantle.
Fishing Out Cancer Regulators With Molecular Baits
Using an anti-cancer drug as a bait, researchers have successfully fished out cancer regulating histone deacetylase proteins.
