IN THE LAB
How Virus-Infected Cells Decide Whether To Fight Or Die
To die or not to die? Scientists have identified the genes involved in the decision to fight or commit suicide in cells infected with influenza viruses.
Pathway Commensals Use To Maintain Intestinal Barrier Discovered
Good bacteria in the gut can positively influence intestinal cells to secrete the right contents into the intestines to maintain a healthy gut.
The Skinny On Female Attractiveness
A cross-cultural study has shown that the idealized female weight is at least 10 kilograms lower than predicted by evolutionary models.
For Synthetic Biological Circuits, Two Is Better Than One
A two-strain microbial circuit can effectively mimic the population-level oscillations of more complex biological systems.
Where Did Saturn’s F Ring And Shepherd Satellites Come From?
Using computer simulations, scientists have found that collision of satellites drove the formation of Saturn's F ring and shepherd satellites.
Get A Single Cell’s Metabolome In Minutes
Using single cell mass spectrometry, scientists now can sneak a peek at the molecular profile of individual plant cells.
Is Burning Incense Worse Than Smoking Cigarettes?
By analyzing components of burning smoke from incense and cigarettes, scientists have found that burning incense may release more toxic compounds than previously known.
Voltaglue: An Electrifying Solution To A Sticky Problem
A glue that can harden in wet conditions when a voltage is applied to it could be used in surgeries or underwater metal repair work.
A Fail-Safe Suicide Switch For iPSC Cancer Therapy
By introducing the suicide gene iCaspase-9 into induced pluripotent stem cells, scientists are now able to prevent the formation of tumors should the cells go rogue.
