IN THE LAB
How The Eye Decides On What To See
A new study suggests that our attention process has two different stages, resolving disputes over how we process visual information.
Using The Common Cold To Tackle HIV
Scientists have used the common cold virus and a DNA-based vaccine to stimulate protection against HIV in the gut and bodily cavities of mice.
Capture Carbon & Generate Fuel At The Same Time
Researchers have developed a catalyst that can simultaneously remove carbon dioxide and generate new diesel fuel.
What Makes Chinese Citizens Buy Electric Vehicles?
A new study has revealed that monthly income and the number of cars a family owns are factors that strongly influence whether Chinese customers buy electric vehicles.
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.
