IN THE LAB
Putting The Brakes On Harmful Allergic Reactions
Cytokines such as interferon-beta, gamma and interleukin-27 help to switch off the long-lived innate immune response to prevent unnecessary inflammation, study shows.
Fixing The Plumbing Issue In Stem Cell-Generated Kidneys
Lab-grown kidneys are now one step closer to reality with the demonstration that stem cell-derived kidneys can successfully excrete urine.
Live Fast, Die Later?
A study in roundworms has shown that speed of movement could be a useful predictor of longevity.
Fruit Fly Protein Acts Like Magnetic Compass
Scientists have identified a protein in fruit flies that is sensitive to magnetic fields, supporting the biocompass model of animal navigation.
New Technique Enables Long-Term Brain Imaging In Primates
Researchers have developed a system to reversibly light up selected neurons in the brains of marmosets over several months.
Scientists Sweeten Tomatoes Without Sacrificing Size
A strategy to boost sugar content in tomatoes without sacrificing size could be widely applied to other flowering plants, scientists say.
3D Printed Parts Toxic To Zebrafish Embryos
Exposure to 3D printed discs caused zebrafish embryos to die within seven days, highlighting the potential toxic impact of 3D printing.
Worms Found To Be Humans’ Distant Cousins
DNA sequencing of acorn worms suggests that the human thyroid gland may have evolved from early filter feeding gills.
Blood Vessel Formation Mathematically Modeled
By combining experiments with computer simulations, scientists have come up with a mathematical model that explains blood vessel formation.
