IN THE LAB
These Snails Come Out Swinging
Watch out, beetles! Researchers have discovered two snail speces that use their shells like a club to hit predators and knock them over.
16 Asian Institutions Team Up On Microsatellites
The Asian Micro-satellite Consortium seeks to promote standardization and data sharing among the nine member nations.
Mum’s Gaze Triggers Brain Waves In Autistic Kids
A pilot study has linked the degree of autism to a specific pattern of brain activity observed when autistic children look at their mothers.
Autism’s Epigenetic Signature Uncovered
The stability of autism’s epigenetic signature suggests that the condition could be treated with drugs that modify the epigenome.
Is Alzheimer’s Disease The Diabetes Of The Brain?
The drug memantine blocks improves symptoms of both diabetes and Alzheimer's disease in mice by blocking a receptor called Kir6.2.
How Rice Forms Resistant Starch
Good news for Asia's rice-loving diabetics: scientists may have found a way to increase rice's content of resistant-starch.
Human Sight Especially Sensitive To Snakes
The human eye can spot snakes from blurred images faster than non-threatening animals such as cats or fish.
POEM, The Key To Seed Without Sperm
A new study suggests that pollen tube contents alone can induce seed enlargement, contradicting our previous understanding that fertilization is essential for seed development.
Peptides Bridge The Artificial And Biological
Genetically engineered peptides that can bridge the gap between synthetic materials and biomolecules could be used for ‘seamless’ bioelectronic devices.
