IN THE LAB
Laser Explosions Make Silicon Exotic
Scientists have used laser-controlled micro-explosions to create new phases in silicon, paving the way for exotic new materials.
The Sting In Dengue’s Tail
Three mutations in the tail of the dengue virus genome have been linked to the emergence of epidemics.
Anticoagulant Also Inhibits Diarrhea Bug
The discovery that heparin dose-dependently inhibits Cryptosporidium infection could lead to the development of new anti-cryptosporidial agents.
The Genetic Blueprint For Cartilage Formation
The protein Sox9 can directly regulate the transcription of cartilage-related genes and indirectly promote cartilage formation via basal transcription.
Cheaper & Greener Carbon Bond Formation
Replacing organic halides with aromatic esters could make industrial carbon-carbon bond formation less environmentally polluting.
Tracing The Dendritic Cell Family Tree
A single-cell RNA sequencing study has shown that dendritic cells are already committed to their downstream lineages in the bone marrow.
Dopamine Boosts Libido In Aging Male Flies
Increasing dopamine levels in PPL2ab neurons can restore sexual responses in old, male flies.
Fight-Or-Flight Reflex Circuit Uncovered In Mice
Using optogenetics and neural tracing methods, scientists mapped the fight-or-flight reflex circuit in the brains of mice.
The Neurons That Enable Strategy Switching
Mice with damaged cholinergic interneurons were able to learn how to get a sugar reward but unable to unlearn their behavior when the rules changed.
