IN THE LAB
Simply Being Near A Phone Found To Be Distracting
Just having a mobile phone nearby can affect your cognitive ability, especially if you seldom use the internet.
Dengue-Destroying Bacteria Can’t Take The Heat
A strain of Wolbachia bacteria being used for dengue control efforts around the world has turned out to be sensitive to high temperatures.
A Single Traumatic Incident Could Change The Brain’s Architecture
A single traumatic experience can cause changes to the amygdala in rats, resulting in behavior similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
How Do Microbes Respond To Climate Change?
How well a microbial community responds to climate change depends on the amount of nutrients available in the ecosystem, researchers say.
Cities Are An Unexpected Refuge For Endangered Species
The trafficking of wild animals like the yellow crested cockatoo could sometimes help them thrive in places where they are introduced.
Five New Species Of Snout Moths Identified
The discovery of five new species brings the total number of snout moth species in China to ten.
Sugary Fuel Needed For Sperm Stem Cell Renewal
Drugs that enhance glycolysis, the release of sugar through the breakdown of glucose, have been found to increase the self-renewal capacity of sperm stem cells.
China Launches Its First CO2 Monitoring Satellite
China has launched its first minisatellite dedicated to the carbon dioxide detection and monitoring, TANSAT.
New PCR Primer Database Aims To Prevent Diseases From Going Viral
This comprehensive public database of PCR primers for RNA viruses could help the fight against future epidemics.
