IN THE LAB
The Path Between Sight And Fear
Dangerous visual stimuli trigger an unconventional fear circuit in the brains of mice involving the lateral amygdala, study says.
Taking Out The Space Trash
Researchers have proposed a purely space-based system to remove the growing amount of space debris.
Decrypting Cryptosporidium In Rural China
A microfluidic device that detects the opportunistic pathogen Cryptosporidium could help to bring accurate diagnosis to rural areas.
Botox Makes Unnerving Journey Into The Nervous System
A study has shown that Botox can be internalized by nerve cells and transported back to the nervous system.
Self-Organization Without Static Interactions
Scientists have shown that self-organizing systems can be achieved through flow alone, challenging previous assumptions.
Measuring Interstellar Distances More Accurately
A model linking reddening with cosmic dust density could lead to a more accurate way of measuring interstellar distances.
Experts Call For Borneo’s Integrated Conservation
An integrated approach, including not only the mountain rainforests but also the lowlands, is required to preserve Borneo's biodiversity, experts say.
How Inversion Tricks The Brain
Researchers have mapped the neural pathways required for the normal recognition of faces, explaining why orientation makes inversions difficult to spot.
IRBIT Linked To Balanced Social Behaviors In Mice
A study in mice has linked the lack of a protein that regulates the levels of dopamine in the brain to abnormal social interactions in mice.
