IN THE LAB
Morphing Crystals Into Nanocages
Using pre-existing crystal as molds, researchers have made nanocrystals morph into nanocages which can be used for drug delivery and solar panels.
For Wildlife Sanctuaries, A Little Goes A Long Way
Micro-sanctuaries can help animals survive, particularly when located close to human-dominated landscapes.
Small Molecule Drug Could Prevent Kidney Fibrosis
ETC159, currently in phase I trials for colorectal, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, could also be used to treat liver fibrosis.
Why Does IVF Produce More Baby Boys?
Though largely safe and well accepted, the IVF procedure causes defects in X chromosome inactivation which result in fewer girls being born.
Promising Dengue Vaccine Faces Final Test
The TV003 vaccine, which researchers believe will protect against all four strains of dengue, is set to complete a phase III trial by 2018.
The Mystery Of Infrared Background Light From Space, Solved
Researchers have finally figured out where the Universe's background infrared radiation comes from: extremely faint galaxies with very small amounts of dust.
This Bacteria Lives Off Plastic, And It’s Fantastic
Researchers have isolated a bacterial strain that uses PET plastic, one of the main culprits of environmental pollution, as its main source of carbon for growth.
The Magnetic Appeal Of Spin-Orbit Memory
Researchers have developed a new-structure magnetic memory device that can store memory without a power supply.
Targeting Cholesterol To Make T-Cells Better Tumor Killers
A drug already in human trials to treat atherosclerosis could also boost killer T-cell activity against tumors, researchers say.
