IN THE LAB
How The Venus Flytrap Remembers Without A Brain
No brain? No problem! Through changes in calcium ion concentration, the Venus flytrap can store ‘memories’ of its prey.
Mothers Pass Allergies To Babies In The Womb
Highly allergic pregnant mothers may transfer the key antibody that triggers allergic reactions to offspring in the womb.
Sensing COVID-19 In Just 30 Minutes
A test designed by scientists from South Korea can detect SARS-CoV-2 and other harmful microorganisms in about 30 minutes.
Small Molecules Give Vaccines A Big Boost
Small molecule libraries represent a promising source of new vaccine-boosting ingredients, scientists find.
Revealing The True Scale Of The Reptile Trade
Nearly 40 percent of all known reptile species are being traded illegally, researchers find.
Breathing New Life Into Old Antibiotics
Scientists in Japan have identified safer alternatives to an 80-year old antibiotic by rapidly generating and screening thousands of the drug’s structural variants.
The Electrifying Effect Of Bending Diamonds
Bending diamond nanoneedles close to their breaking point makes them behave like metals and conduct electricity.
A Triple Threat Against Cancer
A three-in-one approach combining immune checkpoint inhibition, tumor microenvironment targeting and chemotherapy drugs could help tackle difficult-to-treat tumors.
Severe COVID-19 Linked To Neanderthal Gene
A long stretch of DNA inherited from an interbreeding event with Neanderthals some 60,000 years ago has been linked to increase risk of severe COVID-19.
