IN THE LAB
Cycad Plant Roots Avoid Competing With Kin For Resources
In a low resource situation, cycad plant roots can recognize the identity of adjacent plants and refrain from competing with close relatives.
Researchers Zoom In On Silver Catalytic Reaction
With the aid of an atomic force microscope, researchers have observed a silver catalyst at work.
‘Photobombing’ Tumor Immune Suppressors
Pairing an antibody with a light-sensitive dye is an effective way of targeting tumor cells and destroying them, researchers have found.
Could A Pill Be Used To Rebuild The Liver? (VIDEO)
Researchers have discovered a small molecule inhibitor that promotes liver tissue regeneration, which may pave the way for medicines that help to rebuild organs.
The Secret Behind Bristle-Free Asian Rice? Human Selection.
The lack of awns in cultivated Asian rice has been linked to early agriculture and domestication by humans.
Immune-Boosting Drug Shows Promise For Treating Lupus
A drug used in immunotherapy could help suppress the overactive immune system of lupus patients in much lower doses, a study suggests.
Zebra Finch Parents’ Song Prepare Unborn Chicks For Global Warming
A zebrafinch’s dulcet tones can help the unborn chicks in its eggs prepare for a warmer environment, a study suggests.
Enzyme Could Explain Down’s Syndrome Mystery
Geneticists have identified an enzyme that could help us understand what causes Down's Syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.
Synthetic Mother-Of-Pearl, The Way Nature Intended
Researchers have created synthetic nacre, or mother-of-pearl, that forms in mere weeks instead of months or years.
