IN THE LAB
Earth-Like Potentially Habitable Planet Found
If it proves to have a suitable atmosphere, the newly discovered Kepler-452b is similar enough to Earth to be potentially habitable.
How To Get From DNA To Chromosomes
Single-stranded DNA needs to first be returned to the double-helix structure before it can be densely packed into chromosomes, researchers say.
Human iPSC Used To Treat Kidney Injury In Mice
A public-private partnership between CiRA and Astellas has yielded the finding that iPSC could be used to treat acute kidney injury.
How Water Striders’ Hairy Legs Repel Water
Condensation and self-removal of water from water strider legs allows them to effortlessly glide over water surfaces.
Love Is Blind: Cupid Beetle’s Match Found
A match has been found for the Cupid beetle, the slightly larger Termitotrox venus scarab beetle.
Near-Atomic Resolution Of Nanocrystal Structure
By combining the latest techniques in both the physical and life sciences, researchers have developed a method to obtain high resolution images of nanoparticles.
Malaria Drugs Could Potentially Treat Parkinson’s
Old malaria drugs could prove to be useful in treating Parkinson's, scientists say.
Broadly Neutralizing Influenza Antibody Found
Researchers have isolated a broadly neutralizing influenza antibody from convalescent patients, sparking hopes for a better vaccine.
Pitcher Plants Reflect Sonar To Attract Bats
Pitcher plants have been shown to attract bats using special structures that reflect their ultrasonic calls back to them.
