IN THE LAB
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.
Tasmania’s Swift Parrot Set To Follow The Dodo
Introduced predators such as sugar gliders could cause the Tasmanian swift parrot to go extinct in just three generations.
Nanomaterial “Sniper” Targets Cancer Stem Cells
A nanomaterial that effectively targets cancer stem cells without harming non-cancerous cells shows significant therapeutic potential.
A New Target For Intractable Epilepsy
The mTOR signaling pathway has been identified as a potential therapeutic target in patients suffering from intractable epilepsy.
Pinpointing The Pacemaker Cells Of Sleep Cycles
A study in mice has identified the specific neurons involved in the regulation of the circadian cycle.
Beards As Badges Of Honor?
In primates, ostentatious markings could serve to make males more attractive to females and more intimidating to other males.
