IN THE LAB
‘Living Fossil’ Evolves Faster Than Previously Thought
The genome of the brachiopod Lingula anatina sheds light on how different branches of the animal kingdom converted sort tissue to hard structures.
Towards Better Tests For Depression
The current method of testing for a precursor to depression using monetary incentives may miss out many sufferers, study says.
Gene Linked To Osteoporosis Found
Loss of the non-coding gene EN1 has been linked to reduced bone mineral density and increased risk of fractures, hallmarks of osteoporosis.
Breaching The Blood Brain Barrier To Treat Autoimmune Diseases
Efficient delivery of a protein that regulates lymphocyte activation could be one way to treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Oxygen Not Necessarily A Marker Of Extrasolar Life
Research shows that oxygen could come from other inorganic sources, changing the idea that oxygen is a marker of life on exoplanets.
Learning Light Scattering From Algae
Through tiny structures known as coccoliths, microscopic algae are able to control light scattering, possibly influencing solar light exposure in the ocean.
Deadly Singaporean GBS Strain Sequenced
A collaboration between research labs and hospitals has quickly sequenced the genome of a strain of Group B Streptococcus responsible for a recent outbreak in Singapore.
Overcoming Childhood Adversity With A Plan
Children left behind in rural areas by their parents seeking work in China's big cities are emotionally stressed but find strategies to cope.
Leptospirosis Study Unmasks Global Impact
A systematic review on leptospirosis sheds a light on its occurrence in Asia, as scientists implore policymakers to set up better systems for the surveillance and treatment of this neglected disease.
