In the Lab

IN THE LAB

Elephant’s Ancestors Came From China

The world's oldest fossil of the elephant ancestor, Stegodon, has been found in China, suggesting that they only later migrated to Africa.

In the Lab

A Genomic Approach To Breeding Better Buckwheat

Researchers have sequenced the entire buckwheat genome, opening up possibilities for developing tastier, chewier and non-allergenic breads and noodles.

In the Lab

Simulations Reveal The Origin Story Of Supermassive Black Holes

Researchers have potentially uncovered how supermassive black holes form and grow to be immense in short periods of time.

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Researchers Find New Drug Combinations For Tuberculosis

Using feedback system control technology, researchers have sifted through combinations of 14 tuberculosis drugs to find faster, more effective treatments.

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Skin Grown In The Lab, Hair And All

Researchers in Japan have successfully grown complex, fully functional skin tissue which could form proper connections with nerves and muscle fibers.

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Fighting Antibiotic Resistance By Breaking Up Biofilms

Blocking the formation of biofilms can enhance bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics and prevent the development of resistance, scientists say.

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Chemical Found To Rapidly Reverse Depressive Symptoms In Mice

The chemical TPPU rapidly inhibits a protein that causes brain inflammation associated with depression, and could be a new way of treating the disease.