IN THE LAB
Too Much Salt Can Harm Fetal Liver
As bad as a diet high in salt can be for adults, it could be even worse for babies still developing in the womb.
Pac Man-Like Enzyme Protects Germ Cells From ‘Jumping Genes’
Scientists have identified an enzyme that shields the genome of germ cells from transposons, small segments of DNA that can disrupt the host gene.
Shaping Epithelial Tubes By Sheer Force
Scientists have discovered how the formation of arteries, intestines and other epithelial tubes is guided by mechanical forces.
Brown Fat + Stress Response = Fat Burning
Brown fat tissue maintains precise control over fat burning with the help of the unfolded protein response, researchers say.
Researchers Make Natural Sugar Substitute Even Sweeter
Thaumatin, a plant-derived sweetener, can be made 1.7 times sweeter than before by switching up its amino acids.
Dwarf Rafflesia Flower Found In The Philippines
Scientists have literally stumbled upon a new dwarf species of the giant Rafflesia that is only 9.73 cm in diameter.
‘Hungry’ Baby Stars Are Messy Eaters
The process of star birth isn't as slow and steady as once thought; rather, it can get very messy indeed.
Genetically Engineered Killer T-Cells That Seek Out Brain Tumors
Researchers have engineered CAR T-cells to specifically identify and destroy brain tumors in mouse models.
Astaxanthin, The All-New Memory Booster Derived From Salmon
Astaxanthin, a red pigment derived from salmon and crustaceans, elevated the learning and memory capacity of mice in a study.
