IN THE LAB
Evaluating Semiconductor Quality With Femtosecond Lasers
Ultrashort laser pulses could help identify high quality wide-gap semiconductor materials that can be used as power devices.
Umbrella-Shaped Nanodiamonds Shine Five Times Brighter
Umbrella-shaped, luminescent nanostructures may be useful in highly sensitive magnetic sensors or within the realm of quantum computing.
New Gene Involved In Sepsis Found
A large-scale forward genetic screen has identified Gasdermin-D as a key mediator of the lethal septic shock response to bacteria.
Kids Exposed To Secondhand Smoke More Likely To Get Tooth Decay
Being in a smoking household doubles a child's risk of developing dental caries, according to a study of almost 77,000 children in Japan.
High Carbon Conversion Efficiency Helps Palms Live In The Shade
Palms have evolved to have a high net carbon gain efficiency in response to shaded environments in the lower strata of the rainforest, scientists say.
Retroviral RNA Contributes To Liver Cancer
Researchers have discovered that wrongly activated non-coding RNA play a role in the development of liver cancer.
Protein Linking Diabetes & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Found
Fetuin B, which is present in high levels in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients, impairs the action of insulin in the body.
World Record For Tiniest Snail Broken, Again
The newly discovered snail, Acmella nana, has edged out Angustopila dominikae as the world's tiniest snail.
Genomic Data Improves Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Two large scale genomic studies have helped identify strategies for developing more precise and effective treatments for breast cancer.
