IN THE LAB
Mammal Diversity Exploded Only After Dinosaurs Went Extinct
Early mammals only began diversifying after the extinction of dinosaurs about 66 million years ago, a new study finds.
Just Like Us, Seaweeds Get Sick When Stressed
At high water temperatures, seaweeds become susceptible to a bleaching disease by a variety of normally harmless bacteria.
How To Mount A STING Operation Against Pathogens
Researchers have shed light on how STING, an innate immune sensor that triggers inflammation, is activated to eliminate viruses or bacteria.
Researchers Develop 2D ‘Eye’ From Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Scientists have mimicked the development of a whole human eye in a 2D lab culture, paving the way for futuristic cornea reconstruction techniques.
Fish Out Of Water Are More Common Than You Think
Fish evolved the ability to live on land many times, according to a study that challenges the perception that this extreme lifestyle shift was likely to have been a rare occurrence.
Treating Water Using The Rules Of (Magnetic) Attraction
Using magnetic fields, researchers are able to analyze the amount of metal particles in tap water during water treatment processes.
Tick Tock: How ‘Clock’ Genes Control Our Circadian Rhythm
Scientists can now simultaneously monitor in real-time the switching on and off of circadian ‘clock’ genes and their effects on mouse behavior.
Vaccine Helps Immune System ‘Remember’ Cancer Threats
When activated, a special type of modified cell called aAVC promotes the maturation of dendritic cells, the gatekeepers of immune memory.
Exposure To Industrial Printing Chemical Raises Risk Of Bile Duct Cancer
1,2-dichloropropane, a chemical used in the printing industry, turns carcinogenic when it is metabolized by the liver and excreted into bile.
