IN THE LAB
The Hum Or Bursts Of Purkinje Cells
The two different states of Purkinje cell signaling could be related to how the cell decides to respond to incoming signals, scientists say.
Keeping The Circadian Clock Stable, Whatever The Temperature
Scientists have proposed a phosphoswitch mechanism to explain the stability of the key circadian protein PER2 in the face of fluctuating temperatures.
Gene Suppression Makes Memories
Gene repression, rather than the previously assumed protein translation, could play an important role in memory and learning, scientists say.
Efficiency Of Solar-Powered Electrolysis Doubled
Having reached a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of more than 24 percent, it may soon be feasible to harness the sun to split water.
Worrying Trends In Rubber Expansion Across Southeast Asia
The expansion of rubber plantations in Southeast Asia is not only destroying biodiversity but is a sub-optimal use of land, scientists say.
Flick The Switch For Bacteria-Made Biofuels
Using in silico modeling and simulation, scientists have engineered a more efficient enzyme for the production of n-butanol in bacteria.
Telomeres Implicated In Premature Aging
The symptoms of the premature aging disorder Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome have been linked to the enzyme telomerase.
Goods Made In China Cause More CO2 Emissions
Cheap goods manufactured in China come at a substantial cost to the environment, say scientists.
Pollen Reveals The Hot, Wet Climate Of Ancient Apes
A study tracking pollen has found that apes survived the climatic changes of the late Miocene in hot and humid environments.
