IN THE LAB
Premature Aging Syndrome Caused By Chromatin Chaos
A human stem cell model of Werner syndrome has linked premature aging to the deterioration of heterochromatin.
DNA Methylation Regulates Longevity In Humans
A genome wide association study has uncovered differentially methylated regions linked to longevity and the suppression of age-related diseases.
How Malaria Turns Our RBCs Against Us
When red blood cells are infected with malaria parasites, subtle changes in their membrane structure cause them to deform and stick to blood vessel walls.
New Exoplanet Too Big For Its Star
Assisted by an amateur astronomer, researchers have discovered a puffed up planet 500 light years away.
Weaker Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Surge
A switch to a vaccine with fewer side effects between 1992 to 1997 could explain the whooping cough resurgence, scientists say.
Verify Einstein’s Hundred-Year-Old Spooky Ideas
The verificaion of Einstein's proposal paves the way for the development of quantum computers.
Clear Windows That Double Up As LCD Screens
Researchers have succeeded in developing liquid crystals that can rapidly switch between clear and opaque states.
Making Robots More Human
Sensors that help to detect human emotions could make robotics more human.
Organic Farming Can Turn Agriculture Ecosystem Into Carbon Sinks
Replacing chemical fertilizer with organic manure not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also improves the quality of the soil.
