IN THE LAB
Opening Up The Gateway To A Cell’s Batteries
How do large, complex molecules enter the mitochondria from the cytosol? Real time atomic-resolution images now reveal the architecture of the gateway proteins involved.
ELABELA Promotes Stem Cell Survival
First identified as a regulator of blood vessel and heart development, ELABELA has now been shown to prevent embryonic stem cells from undergoing apoptosis.
Living Among Giant Lizards
Early Australians once shared their home with giant lizards, according to a fossil dating back to 50,000 years ago.
“Microsnails” Found In South China
The smallest known land snail has been discovered in China, laying the groundwork for the study of dwarfism in invertebrates.
How The Brain Encodes A Place
Neurons called Ocean cells are responsible for encoding time and place in episodic memories, scientists say.
Ink-Based Capacitors Flex Their Strengths
A manganese oxide-based conductive ink could help make the production of energy storage devices cheaper and more eco-friendly.
Tuning Carbon Nanotubes To Capture Greenhouse Gases
By tweaking the physical parameters of carbon nanotubes, researchers were able to increase the absorption of greenhouse gases.
Zinc-Based Transistors For Lightning Fast Screens
Korean scientists have created a thin-film transistor that is ten times faster than what is currently commercially available.
Sperm Grown On Mice Produce Live Monkeys
Six healthy monkeys have been born using sperm grown from testis tissue transplanted onto the backs of mice.
