IN THE LAB
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.
Predicting Which Combinations Will Yield Metallic Glass
An understanding of the molecular structure could help scientists predict which alloys will result in metallic glasses.
Cartilage Regeneration With Fetal-derived Tissue
An in vitro study has suggested that fetal cartilage-derived progenitor cells are a more active source of cells in cartilage cell replacement therapy compared to mesenchymal stem cells.
The Mystery Of Size Constancy Over Varying Distances
Scientists have found a special set of cells in higher visual cortex encodes the size of an object, solving the perceptual mystery of size constancy.
A Quick Dip In Aqueous Ammonia Doubles Solar Cell Efficiency
Immersing CIGS solar cells into ammonia removes the upper zinc hydroxide layer, doubling their solar conversion efficiency in the process.
Baby’s Saliva Interacts With Mum’s Milk To Fight Bad Bacteria
It turns out that baby drool is not just to annoy parents; chemical reactions between saliva and milk help to build baby's immune system.
