IN THE LAB
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.
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.
Researchers Discover Metabolites Related To Aging
These compounds, related to muscle strength and declining organ function, shed light on how the body ages.
Premature Babies Are Just Not That Into You
Preterm infants are less interested in people than full-term infants, suggesting atypical social development and a possible link to autism.
An Alternative Strategy For Treating Leukemia
Researchers have discovered that the GCN5 enzyme plays a key role in disrupting healthy white blood cell formation.
Carbon Nanotubes, Unzipped
Like folding paper to make a tear neater, doping carbon nanotubes makes it easier to unzip them without damaging their nanostructure.
Last Alkane Standing Finally Yields Its Bonds
A powerful combination of computational and experimental chemistry has yielded a catalyst which can break the extremely strong bonds of methane.
Fossils Suggest Hominids Had Larger Range Than Previously Thought
Australopithecus afarensis fossils found near Nairobi show that the range of ancient hominids extends to the east of the Great Rift Valley.
Tropical Ecosystems Pay Heavy Price For International Trade
Because they are underpaid for their products and face a disproportionate loss of ecosystem services, tropical countries are effectively subsidizing international trade to the tune of US$1.7 trillion per year.
