IN THE LAB
Could More Acidic Oceans Mean Less Pearls?
Increasingly acidic sea conditions have been shown to weaken the shells of pearl oysters—but it appears these mollusks are pretty resilient creatures.
Cell Conversion? There’s An App For That
Mogrify is an algorithm that helps researchers predict the set of transcription factors required to convert one cell type into another.
Researchers Warn Of Little-Known Bacterial Disease
Melioidosis is likely to be present in most of the tropics, including 34 countries where it has never been reported, researchers say.
Discovery Of Most Powerful Supernova To Date
Researchers have observed a super-luminous supernova explosion which is twice as powerful as the previous record holder.
Fatty Acid Balance During Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Brain
Fish, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, have been found to have a beneficial effect on fetal brain formation within the womb.
Monkeys Genetically Modified To Show Autism-Like Behavior
A monkey model of autism which more closely mimics the condition in humans could help researchers understand what causes the disease.
How A Velcro-Like Malarial Protein Hijacks Immune System
The structure of the malarial protein involved in rosette formation could help scientists develop treatments for symptoms associated with severe forms of the disease.
Scientists Detect Signs Of Large Black Hole In The Milky Way
Radio telescopes have identified a possible black hole 100 thousand times the mass of the Sun, hinting at many more “dark” black holes in the Milky Way.
Why Some People Need Less Sleep
Using a newly developed method for monitoring mouse sleep cycles, researchers identified a gene which allows mice to survive on less sleep than normal.
