IN THE LAB
Carbon Sink Bolstered By Reversed Forest Loss
Wetter weather and active tree planting in China have contributed to the reversal of forest lost in the last ten years.
Hong Kong’s First Dinosaur-Era Fish Identified
An undergraduate student has helped to identify the first vertebrate fossil from the Jurassic era to be discovered in Hong Kong.
The Surprising Origins Of Cellular Handedness
The orientation of actin protein in the cytoskeleton can determine the asymmetry of the entire cell.
Treating Colon Cancer With Leukemia Drug
A study in mice suggests that the leukemia drug Imatinib could also be used to treat and prevent colon cancer.
One Receptor, Two Disparate Binding Sites
The unusual dual binding sites of the GPCR P2Y1R could lead to new blood clotting drugs.
HBV Exposure Matures Infants’ Immune Systems
Exposure to HBV in the womb could help to train the immune system of babies, according to study.
Do Higher Temperatures Increase Surface Ozone?
Warmer temperatures increase biogenic emissions and speed up chemical reactions to increase surface ozone levels, study says.
Tackling India’s Increasing GHG Emissions
Transport and building energy costs are the two greatest contributors to India's greenhouse gas emissions, study says.
India’s Biodiversity Hotspot Yields New Jumping Spider Species
The newly discovered Stenaelurillus albus jumping spiders use mating plugs as part of their reproductive strategy.
