IN THE LAB
LncRNA Regulator Of Brown Fat Identified
Deep RNA profiling has revealed a lncRNA that regulates the development of brown fat.
How Orchid Flower Petals Get Their Shape
A molecular tug-of-war between two protein complexes gives rise to the amazing diversity of petal shapes in orchids, scientists say.
A Recipe For Long-Lasting Livers
Researchers have developed a method to keep rat livers functional for transplantation for up to two days.
NTU & TUM Launch Made-In-Singapore Electric Taxi
Named EVA, the electric taxi is specially adapted to the tropics, with energy-efficient air conditioning and other features.
Can’t Ignore Those Puppy Dog Eyes? Oxytocin Explains Why
Eye contact between dog and owner can trigger surges of oxytocin in both, deepening their interspecies bond.
China’s Future TB Rates Likely To Be Driven By The Elderly
TB vaccines that work well in the elderly could be key to stemming the disease in China, scientists say.
A Way Out For Drug-Resistant Epilepsy?
A study in mice has shown that a modified version of the LDH inhibitory drug stiripentol can suppress drug-resistant epilepsy.
Why Psoriasis Is Ten Times Less Common In Chinese
A genome-wide analysis has revealed that Chinese populations have only 10 out of 44 of the genes linked to psoriasis.
Nano-Lanterns, Now In Three Colors
Researchers now have an expanded palette of super-bright luminescent proteins at their disposal.
