IN THE LAB
Mammal-Like Reptile Survived Much Longer Than Thought
Fossilized teeth found in Japan belong to the mammal-like tritylodontid, which co-existed with mammals for millions of years.
The Key To Multicellularity: Cancer-Suppressing Genes
How did humans and other complex, multicellular organisms evolve from single-celled ones? Genes identical to a human cancer-suppressing gene could be the answer.
Attacking Tumors With Salmonella ‘Warheads’
The bacterium that causes dreaded food poisoning can be engineered to target tumors and inhibit their growth, while also delivering drugs.
Astrocytes, The Gym Trainers Of Neurons
Astrocytes, once thought to play passive roles in the brain, are actually key to the regulation of neuron strength and neuronal changes in the brain.
Cholera Bacterium Attracted By Bile
Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera, has been found to be attracted to taurine, an amino acid found in intestinal bile.
Gene Variants That Increase Chance Of Non-Identical Twins Identified
Researchers have identified two DNA variants that raise a mother’s chance of giving birth to non-identical twins to 29 percent.
Faced With A Crossroads, Water Forms A Spiral Vortex
When two flows of water meet within a cross-shaped device, they behave in an intriguing way.
The Future Of Electronics Is Flexible
Researchers have developed a new type of organic semiconductor that is both efficient and stable—ideal for next-generation flexible electronics.
Researchers Discover Why Plants Wither
In stressful situations such as lack of water, plants cannot remove the harmful byproducts of photosynthesis, withering and dying as a result.
