IN THE LAB
This Chip Can Detect Inflammation In Diabetics
Researchers in Singapore have developed a quick test to detect inflammation in diabetic patients.
Scientists Find Region In Mouse Brain That Works Like GPS
Scientists in Japan have discovered a region of the mouse brain that acts like a GPS navigator in the absence of a sound cue signaling the location of a reward.
The Milky Way’s Sun-Facing Spiral Is Bigger Than We Thought
The spiral arm of our galaxy that is closest to the Sun stretches for approximately 20,000 light years, significantly larger than previous estimates.
Brain Control: A Promising Way To Create Motor Memories
A new study shows that human motor memories can be manipulated artificially and noninvasively.
Kids With ADHD Could Be More Sensitive To Failure
For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, if at first they don't succeed, do they try, and try again?
Human Antisense RNA Can Boost Protein Expression, Not Only Repress It
Researchers from RIKEN have shown for the first time that human RNA sequences can not only inhibit protein expression, but also boost it.
Nemo And Other Reef Fish Can See Colors We Can’t
If Disney's Nemo, Marlin and Dory were real, they would probably be able to see color regions in greater detail than we can.
This Protein From Micro-animal Shields DNA From Lethal Radiation
A novel protein discovered from an eight-legged microscopic aquatic animal helps human cells stay resilient to extremely high levels of radiation.
Stop Right There! These Genes Cause Cell-Cycle Arrest
Scientists have identified genes linked to cell senescence, the permanent arrest of cell growth.
