IN THE LAB
One-Two Punch Knocks Out Cancer Cells
Blocking the enzyme CK1α can disrupt cellular digestion processes in RAS-driven cancers, scientists say.
How Ketamine Re-Programs Monkey Brains
Ketamine re-wires the brains of monkeys in a way that could counteract structural changes associated with depression, study says.
Building Shape Inspires Light-Bending Material
A zigzag-structured material that can bend light could be used to build next generation quantum computers.
Sensitive SNP Sifting With Statistics
Requiring neither genotyping nor whole-genome sequencing, the G-SCI method has been used to link genetic variations to autoimmune disease.
A Switch That Could Tame The Most Aggressive Breast Cancer
Researchers propose that blocking a gene called ID4 could make triple-negative breast cancers more responsive to treatment.
Increased Tropical Rainfall Driven By Bigger Storms
Although the total number of thunderstorms has remained the same, the number of big storms has increased rainfall in the tropics.
Live Labeling Of Tagged Proteins In Minutes
Fluorescent probes that can quickly label His-tagged proteins in live cells could help scientists monitor microscopic events in real-time.
Leaders & Followers Think In Sync
Synchronization in a region of the brain known as the temporo-parietal junction can predict who becomes the group leader and when.
What Explains China’s Enduring Unity?
Investments in infrastructure and cultural unification could explain the longevity of the Qin and Han dynasties, scientists say.
