IN THE LAB
Polymer Resonance Could Enable Soft Robotic Wings
A newly discovered resonance property of dielectric elastomers could be exploited to build highly efficient robotic wings.
RNA Interference In A Test Tube
Researchers have identified the seven proteins minimally required for RNA interference, an essential tool used by cell biologists around the world.
Will Wolbachia Work? Model Says Yes
Introducing Wolbachia bacteria into the dengue-carrying mosquito population could reduce the number of dengue infections, especially in high transmission settings.
One-Step, Spring-Loaded Membrane Fusion
A single round of ATP binding provides sufficient energy for the disassembly of the SNARE complex in an explosive burst.
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.
