IN THE LAB
Mitochondria-Targeting Nanoparticles For Alzheimer’s Disease
A mouse study suggests that antioxidant nanoparticles targeting the mitochondria could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Physiotherapy Reorganizes The Brain For Post-Stroke Recovery
Activating the cortex-to-red nucleus pathway with physical rehabilitation helps rats recover after a stroke, possibly by reorganizing damaged brain circuits.
Test Tube Sperm Produce Apparently Healthy Offspring
Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells into sperm-like cells that can produce healthy offspring.
Packaging Made Out Of Shellfish Extract Doubles Food Shelf-Life
This biodegradable, non-toxic film made out of chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, could be very useful in food technology.
Brown Fat Transplants Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Rats
Not all fat is bad; in fact, brown fat could even treat polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition for which there is currently no cure.
How Social Experiences Shape The Sex Lives Of Flies
Male fruit flies with the fru mutation are hypersensitive to visual sexual stimulation, but only if they were raised in groups.
Antioxidants Promote The Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells
Although assumed by many to prevent cancer, antioxidants actually promote the growth of liver cancer cells, researchers say.
Probiotics Shown To Suppress Liver Cancer In Mice
A special probiotic mixture has been shown to significantly reduce tumor size in mouse models with liver cancer.
MicroRNA Linked To Abnormal Brain Development In Autism
The dysregulation of a brain-specific microRNA leads to abnormal brain development which could be one of the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder.
