IN THE LAB
Researchers Discover A New Pathway For That Annoying Itch
Scratching below the surface of itch signaling, researchers have discovered a new type of calcium ion channel that transmits multiple types of itch.
How To Control Eczema? With Fierce Bacterial Competition
Despite appearing normal in between flareups, the skin of eczema patients is chock-full of ‘opportunistic pathogens' but deficient in helpful bacteria.
For Some Female Birds, Home Is More Important Than Husband
Female purple-crowned fairy-wrens are in such fierce competition over territory that they are willing to ‘divorce’ their male partners for a better patch, a study shows.
The Undulating Walk Of The Centipede
Researchers have shown how centipedes harness instability when they walk, producing a distinctive undulating motion.
How Obesity Contributes To Severe Infections
In obese mice, deficiencies in a hormone secreted by fat cells impair the formation of infection-fighting white blood cells, researchers have found.
Malaria’s Best Defense Is Also Its Achilles’ Heel
Mutations to a protein that enables the malaria parasite to evade several anti-malarial drugs can make it vulnerable to other drugs, a study has found.
Indonesia Study Disputes UN Data On Peat Fire Emissions
A study shows that the 2015 Indonesian peat fires released less carbon dioxide than projected by UN climate experts—but discharged more potentially hazardous gases.
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow, Even For Continents
Scientists have revealed that continents break up in two phases: slow at first, before suddenly speeding up.
Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Pads Are Suckers For Transfer Printing
Researchers have designed adhesive pads that mimic the suckers on octopus tentacles.
