IN THE LAB
‘Hunger Hormone’ Protects Against Aging-Related Diseases In Mice
Rikkunshito, a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, could have beneficial effects on aging-related disorders in mice.
What The Editing History Of Wikipedia Reveals
Wikipedia is edited by volunteers worldwide but still has a surprising order, according to an analysis of its edit history.
Directing Droplets To Cool Extremely Hot Surfaces
Micropillar structures that can direct the dance of droplets could help scientists cool hot surfaces more efficiently.
Missing Link Between Genetics And Obesity Identified
Excessive fat accumulation and weight gain may be due to a common genetic variation in the FTO gene, researchers say.
Cats Domesticated In China Much Earlier Than Once Thought
Cat domestication in China was closely related to the birth of agriculture around 8,000 BC, a process similar to that in the Near East and Egypt.
Food Triggers Immune Tolerance In The Small Intestines
Researchers have documented how a normal diet establishes immune tolerance conditions in the small intestine.
Placental Microvilli ‘Grow’ With The Flow
Researchers discovered that shear forces caused by fluid flow in the mother’s body are key to microvilli formation and subsequent cell function in the placenta.
Gut And Inner Ear Hair Cells Share Striking Similarities
The similarities in appearance and function of gut microvilli and stereocilia could help scientists to identify mutations of genes that may cause digestive diseases.
Using ‘Time Stamps’ To Understand The Birth Of Our Universe
Theorists have proposed that you can confirm theories of how our universe was created using ‘time stamps’ called primordial standard clocks.
