IN THE LAB
How COVID-19 Puts Maternal and Fetal Health At Risk
The study explains underlying molecular changes that occur in placenta during COVID-19 infection, and urges pregnant women with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested.
BacCam: Capturing Images In DNA
Bacterial Camera is able to store images directly in living bacteria using optogenetics and DNA barcodes.
A Sweet Solution For Better Chemotherapy
Mannose, a fruit sugar toxic to honeybees, can improve the efficacy of chemotherapy, shows a study from Japan.
Alcohol Abuse Linked To More Diseases
A total of 61 diseases are now associated with alcohol abuse, reveals a new study by researchers in China and the UK.
How Fear Affects What We See
Scientists in Japan have identified a cluster of neurons in fruit flies that control their instinct to avoid potentially scary objects.
Excessive Groundwater Extraction Has Shifted The Earth’s Spin Axis
The findings also show that excessive groundwater pumping is contributing to rising sea levels.
Gravitational Waves Reveal Universe’s Expansion
Gravitational wave cosmology is opening a new window into the universe’s past.
This New Antibody Drug Could Slow Down Cancer
PRL3-zumab, an antibody drug targeting a protein in cancer cells, has shown safety and efficacy in clinical trials.
You’d Be Able To Smell Your Virtual World Soon
Scientists have developed soft and flexible wearables that recreate a wide range of smells for virtual reality applications.
