IN THE LAB
‘Big Mama’ Bonobos To Bullies: Don’t Mess With Us
Talk about girl power—older female bonobos frequently come to the rescue of younger females being bullied by males, researchers have found.
This ‘Shock Absorber’ Protein Protects Our Cells From External Forces
In cells, the protein talin is a highly effective force buffer which functions like the suspension of a car, researchers have found.
These Self-Organizing Microspheres Swarm Like Honeybees
Soft-matter particles, named Janus colloids after the two-faced Roman god, can be manipulated with electricity to form swarms, chains and clusters, a study shows.
How Variable Your Brain Is Could Indicate Your Intelligence
The more variable a brain is, the higher a person’s IQ and creativity are, a study has found.
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.
