IN THE LAB
Corralling Calcium Ions With Lasers
With the help of non-damaging near-infrared lasers, researchers can now precisely control the capture and release of calcium ions in vivo.
Repurposed Drug Straightens Out Chikugunya
Researchers from Singapore have shown that an existing immune suppressing drug can be used to treat debilitating joint pain caused by the mosquito-borne virus.
The Ancient Origins Of East Asian Ancestry
Modern day East Asian populations living in the Amur Basin can trace their ancestry to Stone Age hunter-gatherers who lived in the same area nearly 8,000 years ago.
Nanoparticles That Help Crops Absorb Fertilizers
A nanoparticle-based fertilizer could help feed the world's growing population by halving the amount of fertilizer required.
Seeing Electrons In 3D
Researchers in Japan have developed a computer program help to visualize electron clouds and other phenomena with 3D printed models.
How Two Pandas Got Their Thumbs
A new study finds genetic evidence for convergent evolution in giant pandas and red pandas.
What Mice And Fly Reproduction Have In Common
The Ovo protein plays an important role in the development of sperm and egg cells in both mice and flies.
How Smells Can Split Species
An altered sense of smell could drive the formation of new species, as seen in hawthorn flies and apple flies.
MicroRNAs That Trigger Beta Cell Proliferation
Scientists in Japan have identified two new microRNAs that may help develop regenerative therapies for diabetes patients.
