IN THE LAB
You Could Be Getting Antibiotic Resistance Genes From Your Chicken Dinner
Researchers have found that certain antibiotic resistance genes are easily transferred from one bacterial species to another, and can move between farm animals and the human gut.
A Baby Icy Giant Planet Is Growing Nearby
Observations of the icy giant planet, which is probably a bit more massive than Neptune, will help us better understand planet formation.
Lamin Proteins, The ‘Steel Bars’ That Surround Our Cells
Researchers have provided new insights into how lamin proteins, which strengthen the envelope surrounding a cell nucleus, achieve their function.
Ironically, Camouflaging Octopi & Squids Are Colorblind: Study
While they can effortlessly blend with the colors of their environment, cephalopods like cuttlefish, squid and octopus are themselves colorblind.
No Monkey Business: Successful Eye Stem Cell Transplant In Monkeys
Under certain conditions, transplanted stem cells from one monkey to another survived without rejection for at least six months.
Ooh, Wavy! These Soft Microbots Move Like Cilia
Big Hero 6's Hiro will be jealous. Korean researchers have developed microbots that can mimic the fluid movement of cilia.
Air Pollution In East Asia Driven By Western Consumption: Study
Air pollution in East Asia is heavily influenced by consumption in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, according to a study.
How Refreshing! Mintbody Probe Detects Protein Methylation
The antibody probe can be used to overcome the current challenges of visualizing and tracking histone modifications directly in living cells.
‘Smashing’ Buckyballs With Light Makes A Whole New Crystal
For the first time, X-ray light has effectively created a new type of crystal phase for crystals called buckyballs, according to a new study.
