IN THE LAB
Meteor-Inspired Magnets Without Rare Earth Metals
Researchers have developed a way to create magnets similar to those found in meteorites in a few days instead of billions of years.
Monkeys Harbor Diverse Astroviruses, Including Human Strains
The discovery that monkeys in Bangladesh and Cambodia can harbor viruses normally found in pigs, birds and humans challenges the paradigm that astroviruses are species-specific.
Koala’s Genetic Diversity Suggests Decline Caused By Humans
Unlike other marsupials, koalas are not in bred, suggesting that other factors are responsible for their decline.
Is The Meat Safe To Eat? Nanotubes Have The Answer
Fluorescent nanotubes that dim in response to amines could be used to detect meat spoilage in near real-time.
Why Hormone Therapy Becomes Ineffective Against Prostate Cancer
Researchers have identified an miRNA associated with drug-resistant prostate cancer that could be useful as a drug target or diagnostic marker.
Human iPS-Derived Kidneys Successfully Hook Up To Blood Vessels
In a world first, researchers have successfully connected mouse kidney capillaries with kidney tissue derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Agricultural Use Of Antibiotics Could Create Health Crisis, Experts Warn
China's use of thousands of tons of antibiotics in agriculture is a major cause for concern.
Exercise Helps Mice Escape Side Effects of Epilepsy Drugs
Having access to an exercise wheel seems to protect mice from the negative effects of prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs.
Activating Autophagy To Treat Metabolic Disease
Patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) could finally have a way to avoid fatty liver, enhancing their chances of living beyond early adulthood.
