IN THE LAB
Zero Waste, One Reaction, Two Chemicals
Researchers have developed a method to create alcohol and esters for industrial and medical use without any waste or the need for harmful reagents.
In Nanolasers, A Little Impurity Goes A Long Way
By adding impurities in the form of zinc atoms, researchers have improved nanolaser light emission by a hundredfold.
OncomiRs, A Promising Target To Treat Lung Cancer
Researchers have discovered a class of small RNA molecules, known as oncomiRs, which is responsible for fueling lung cancer.
Going To ‘Wars’ In Blood Vessels
The gene Wars2 plays a central role in the formation of blood vessels, and could be a possible new drug target for treating cancer and heart disease.
Deadly Bacteria Can Reach The Brain In Just 24 Hours
The deadly bacteria can be picked up by a simple sniff and travel to the brain and spinal cord in just 24 hours, a new study finds.
Circulating Cells In Cancer Patients’ Blood Not Always Cancerous
Contrary to the decades-long belief that these cells are always malignant, researchers have found that they may also come from the blood vessels that line the tumor, rather than from the tumor itself.
Fossilized Fireplace Holds Clues To ‘Hobbit’ Extinction
An ancient fireplace found in Liang Bua in Indonesia sheds new light on the demise of Homo floresiensis, the diminutive cousins of modern humans.
Singapore Expedition To Study 2012 Great Earthquake
The month-long voyage seeks to investigate the cause of the largest intraplate earthquake ever recorded in an ocean.
Gene Mutation Could Ruin Japanese Sake
The mutation affects how brewing yeast grows and divides, posing a threat to the brewing of this delicious rice wine.
