IN THE LAB
Invest In Asia-Pacific’s Children For A Better Tomorrow
Investing in Asia-Pacific's over one billion children is crucial for the region’s future growth, according to a report by UNICEF.
RIKEN’s K Supercomputer Simulates One Trillion Atoms In Bacteria
It took 65,536 processing cores and several months to complete the experiment, which revealed major differences between in vitro and in vivo conditions.
How Non-Native Herbivores Wiped Out A Native Cycad Tree
Just three species of non-native herbivorous insects were enough to reduce the population of a tree species native to Guam by 90 percent within a decade.
Meet Sleepy & Dreamless, Mice That Can’t Grab Forty Winks
Researchers have described two mutant pedigrees—which they named Sleepy and Dreamless, of course—that are linked to dysfunctional sleep patterns in mice.
This Molecule Marks Cells Destined To Develop Into Heart
Researchers have identified a molecule that is expressed in early heart production, allowing them to isolate and study pure populations of human heart progenitor cells.
Transgenic Female Silkworms Produce Sperm: Study
After embedding a male sex gene into the genome of female silkworms, they underwent an apparent sex change and started producing sperm.
Sweet! Scientists Decode Genome Of Chinese Licorice
Interestingly, Chinese licorice, which is closely related to the plant used for licorice candy, codes for many more proteins than the human genome.
Regions At High Risk Of Tsunamis Change Over Time: Report
Based on tsunami data spanning 400 years, it’s clear that modern tsunami risk regions differ from historical evidence.
Stress-busting Protein Also Makes Breast Tumors More Aggressive
An enzyme that helps breast cancer cells regulate their oxidative stress levels can also make them more aggressive, according to this study.
