IN THE LAB
To Neutralize Zika, First Disrupt The Cell Infection Process
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a human antibody prevents Zika infection at the cellular level.
Zika Virus Infections Can Lead To Male Infertility In Mice
Scientists have shown how Zika infections in mice can lead to testicular damage, and eventually, infertility.
Staying Socially Active Is Good For The Aging: Study
Elderly people who participated in social activities were less likely to experience a decline in their ability to perform daily functions, a study shows.
Why Do Some People Itch So Much? The Answer Is In The Air
Researchers have found that a transcription factor activated by air pollutants causes hypersensitivity to itch, leading to scratching—making everything worse.
Researchers Decode Ginkgo Genome
Researchers have sequenced the genome of a ‘living fossil,’ the oldest existing tree species in the world.
Mystery Solved: How Saturn Got Its Rings
A study suggests that the rings of giant planets like Saturn are natural byproducts of the planet formation process.
Why Is Ice Wet?
Ice feels wet and slippery, but this new study suggests that thin water layers do not completely wet the surface of ice.
What Makes Memories Hyper Emotional
Researchers in Japan have identified a brain circuit that restrains the brain's over-responsiveness to expected but unpleasant stimuli.
Quantum Keys Transmitted Over Record-Breaking 404 km
404 is no error, but the distance in kilometers that scientists have successfully transmitted quantum information over a optical fiber network.
