IN THE LAB
Need A Nanostructure? Just Laser Print It!
Laser printed nanostructures that can selectively capture and release microparticles could find applications in chemistry and microfluidics.
Supercomputers Shed Light On Cellulose Synthesis
Aided by IMB supercomputers, researchers have performed quadrillions of calculations to model the synthesis of cellulose.
Why Embryos Die Without GPIs
A study in nematode worms shows that glycosylphosphatidylinositol lipid anchors are essential for membrane stability, particularly during embryogenesis.
MYC: The Link Between Cancer & mRNA Splicing
Although more commonly associated with cancer, the oncoprotein MYC also plays an essential role in alternative splicing.
Carnivore Tummies Make Pandas Inefficient Bamboo Munchers
The lack of plant-degrading gut microbes and enzymes mean that pandas can only digest 17 percent of the bamboo they eat.
Japanese Kids Recognize Faces Slightly Sooner
Facial processing appears to have cultural differences, with Japanese children showing adult capabilities one year before their Western peers.
Electronics That Mimic Brain Memory
Scientists are now one step closer to building a bionic brain, thanks to a nanodevice that can both process and store information.
Gravity-Like Interactions At The Nanoscale
Highly sensitive measurements show that gravitational attraction also holds at the nanoscale, at least up to 0.04 to 4 nanometers.
Cytokine Cocktail Recipe For Muscle Stem Cells
A cocktail of four cytokines could make muscle stem cells more readily available to treat muscle atrophy and injuries.
