IN THE LAB
The Link Between Sex & Endometriosis
The in vitro findings raise the possibility that exposure to seminal fluid may contribute to the worsening of endometriosis.
Highly Efficient CRISPR Knock-In Developed
Using a modified CRISPR-Cas9 system, researchers have developed an efficient way to knock-in genes in mice.
Fewer Complications With Dissolvable Surgical Clips
A study in mice has shown that dissolvable magnesium clips are safe and effective.
Microdialysis Reveals The Neurotransmitters Of Aggressive Behavior In Mice
In mice, aggressive behavior triggers a surge of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which in turn causes the release of serotonin.
Epigenetic Marks Affect Children’s Brain Development
Methylation of the HES1 gene in the womb can influence a child's later cognitive development, scientists say.
Scientists Develop ‘Breath Test’ For Malaria
Chemicals in the patient's breath could one day be used to detect malaria infections.
Lower Air Pollution, Higher Birth Weight
The ‘natural experiment’ if the 2008 Beijing Olympics showed that even a short-term improvement in air quality could impact pregnancies in their eighth month.
Air Pollution Linked To Higher Mortality
Researchers found that an increase in the PM2.5 by 10 μg/m3 was linked to a 42 percent increase in ischemic heart disease.
Scientists Capture Living Taste Cells In Action
A technique known as intravital multiphoton microscopy has enabled scientists to visualize how the tastebuds work in real time.
