IN THE LAB
To Bloom Or Not To Bloom
Epigenetics, specifically deacetylation, are part of the puzzle that controls how plants decide when to flower.
How Life Returns After A Tsunami
First, small fish with short lifespans return; larger, longer living fish return more slowly.
When In Doubt, Horses Look To Humans For Help
When horses feel like they can't solve their problem, they call humans for help.
Kupffer Cells Guard The Liver Against Metastatic Cancer
Activating the fungal receptor Dectin-2 makes Kupffer cells ‘eat’ cancerous cells, thereby reducing the spread of cancer to the liver.
Double Binding Antibody Modifies Tumor Microenvironment
Researchers have found a dual-binding antibody that enhances the delivery of anti-cancer drugs by ‘normalizing’ tumor blood vessels.
Each Species Sings A Song Of Silence
The silent gaps between birdsong syllables can help tell one bird species from the other, showing that there is information in silence.
Scientists Identify ‘Glutton’ Neurons In Fly Brains
Taotie neurons, named after an insatiable Chinese orge, serve as the master center of feeding behavior in fruit fly brains.
Water Striders Know How To Maximize Their Jumps
Researchers have found that water striders can adjust their jump speed to just below a critical threshold where surface tension would break.
The Unexpected Slimming Effect Of Sweet Potato Waste
Proteins in wastewater from sweet potato processing have been found to reduce fat levels and weight in mice.
