IN THE LAB
Mapping Out The Ligand-Receptor Network
Autocrine signaling may be more common than previously thought, according to the first large-scale map of communication between over 140 different cell types.
Mussel-Inspired Glue Closes Wounds In 60 Seconds
By combining mussel proteins with insect-style crosslinking, researchers have developed a superior glue that can work in wet environments.
The Quantum Behavior Of Mini-Magnets
The demonstration of coherent coupling between a ferromagnetic magnon and a superconducting qubit paves the way for advances in quantum information processing.
Dark Matter Déjà-Vu
Although no one has ever directly observed it, dark matter has been shown to bear a striking resemblance to pions, a more familiar type of subatomic particle.
‘Smelly Egg Gas’ Might Help With Male Infertility
Hydrogen sulphide, the gas which gives rotten eggs their characteristic smell, could be used to mitigate heat-induced testicular injury.
How Shape Influences Wound Healing
Cells measure the shape of gaps in the epithelium to determine how they should move to close wounds, scientists say.
How Plant Roots Build Barriers
Scientists have found that the transcription factor MYB36 is a master regulator of Casparian strip formation in plants.
Sweet Revenge Against Superbugs
Three dimensional carbohydrates could prove to be effective new agents against drug resistant bacteria.
Weyl Points: A New Dimension Over Graphene
Using specially constructed photonic crystals, researchers have demonstrated Weyl points, thereby opening a new field in basic physics.
