IN THE LAB
Gaining A Diagnostic Edge In Single-Sample Individuals
A computational framework that converts node data into edge data could help researchers identify causal networks in single-sample patients.
Chromatin Structure Affects Brown Fat Regulation
Researchers have identified JMJD1A as a signal-sensing scaffold that activates thermogenic genes in mice.
A Nanotech Solution For Detecting Emissions
The nanoparticle deposition system can be engineered to detect multiple kinds of gases and is easy to miniaturize and mass produce.
Sun-Like Stars Emit Huge Superflares
The finding that Sun-like stars release superflares raises the possibility that the Sun might cause geomagentic storms on Earth.
Neutrophils Discriminate Between Infected & Sterile Injuries
A new technique to label neutrophils shows that they re-locate to the lymph nodes and activate adaptive immunity only if bacteria are present at the site of injury.
Rats Lend Drowning Friends A Paw
Rats will help drowning cagemates, especially if they have been soaked before themselves, study says.
Glaucoma In Singapore: Steady But Often Undiagnosed
Although the prevalence of glaucoma in Singapore has not changed over the last decade, a high proportion of previously undiagnosed disease suggests a need for greater public awareness.
Germination Can Make Buckwheat More Nutritious
Germinated buckwheat has a better nutritional profile and antioxidant content than ungerminated buckwheat, scientists say.
Monkeys Use Stone Tools To Crack Shellfish
Most Burmese long-tailed macaques are able to use stone tools to crack open shellfish, study shows.
