IN THE LAB
Lack Of Protein In Brown Fat Linked To Obesity
Mice lacking the TRPV2 protein in their brown fat are more susceptible to obesity—presenting an intriguing approach to obesity treatment in humans.
Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time
Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.
Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics
Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.
The Dance Of Two Black Holes
Astronomers have measured the rotational speed of a black hole by observing an outburst of light that occurred close to the centenary celebration of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
Asian Bats More Resistant To Deadly Fungus Than US Counterparts
Mysteriously, bats in China are much more resistant to a fungal infection which has wiped out millions of their North American counterparts. Why?
Researchers Create Model To Simulate Solar Flares
Coronal mass ejections during solar flares can wreak havoc on communications on Earth; accurate predictions could help to lessen this effect.
How Babies Pay Attention Is Shaped By Their Culture
The way that 24-month-olds pay attention to objects and actions of people around them is influenced by the culture and communities they grow up in.
New Frog Species Discovered In India’s Wastelands
The amphibian, named after the laterite rock formations where it was found, could be used to draw attention to the ecological importance of the area.
Precise Measurement Of Antineutrino Spectrum Reveals Calculation Discrepancy
The most precise measurement of an antineutrino spectrum to date shows that calculations based on theoretical models may not be so accurate.
