IN THE LAB
IVF Device May Improve Fertility Treatment
A microwell device has enabled researchers to study individual mouse embryos in a non-invasive manner.
Nanoparticle Drug Reverses Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms In Rats
Researchers have used nanoparticles to deliver dopamine to the brains of rats, reversing Parkinson's-like symptoms without side effects.
Eardrums Evolved Twice, Scientists Say
Compared to those in lizards and birds, mammalian eardrums have had an entirely different evolutionary history.
Simultaneously Visualizing &Tracking Microscopic Particles
The ability to visualize the internal 3D structure of optically trapped cells might one day be used to conduct cellular-level surgeries.
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.
