IN THE LAB
Tubulin-Targeting Anticancer Drugs Made More Specific
Researchers have developed anticancer agents to target the proteins that help cancer cells to divide and multiply.
Measuring Heartbeats With Radar
Placing sensors on your body to measure your heartbeat can be inconvenient, so researchers have created a radar-based system that can do it remotely.
Scientists Identify New Gene Regions That Increase Risk Of Lupus
Ten new gene regions that confer increased susceptibility to lupus have been identified in Asians.
Nanoparticle-Delivered mRNA Suppressed Osteoarthritis In Mice
Injecting transcription factor mRNA into joints could be a novel way to treat osteoarthritis in the future.
Tumor Suppressor Protein May Play Key Role In Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
A tumor suppressor protein called von Hippel Lindau may play a key role in the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
New Triceratop-Like Dinosaur Discovered In China
Paleontologists have found the fossil of triceratop's relative in China's Shandong Province.
Star Clusters ‘Adopt’ Baby Stars Instead Of Bearing Their Own
Astronomers have found evidence for a 1952 theory that globular clusters ‘adopt’ baby stars instead of creating more biological star ‘children.’
2012 Sumatra Earthquake Shook Up Japan
The April 2012 Sumatra earthquake had far-reaching effects, inducing increased seismic activity in parts of Japan.
Fish Getting ‘Drunk’ From High Carbon Dioxide Levels: Study
By 2100, marine life in half the world’s surface oceans are expected to be affected by carbon dioxide intoxication, which is a condition known as hypercapnia.
