IN THE LAB
Blue Faces Perceived As More Fearful
Facial color plays a role in subconscious processing of fearful expression, say scientists.
More Bacon For Your Buck
Bama mini pigs thrive even on a low protein diet, suggesting that raising indigenous Chinese pigs could reduce feeding costs.
Double The Quantum Fun
A detailed analysis of the electrical characteristics of a tiny transistor made from two quantum dots could help researchers design devices to manipulate single electrons.
Nurses Could Help Cut Smoking Rates In China
As non-smokers, nurses can play a bigger role in stopping the smoking epidemic in China, research suggests.
A Virtual K-Pop Dance Teacher
Scientists have made K-Pop dance learning easier with the virtual dance teacher and precise 3D tracking of body movements.
Drug Interactions In Placenta May Harm Developing Fetus
Pregnant women taking antiviral drugs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the same time may damage the developing fetus due to drug interactions in the placenta, scientists say.
Sequencing Reveals Sex-Specific Markers In Kiwifruit Genome
Scientists have found genetic information that helps to accurately distinguish between male and female kiwifruit plants.
GlycA: A Biomarker For Premature Death
High levels of the biomarker GlycA has been identified as a risk factor for premature death due to infection.
Dengue On The Way To Becoming Endemic In China
Analysis of dengue virus sequences in Southern China suggests that dengue cases may not be isolated, imported incidents as previously thought.
