IN THE LAB
The Genes Behind Colorectal Cancer Relapse
Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for metasizing colon cancer based on the patient's genetic profile.
Cooling Could Cut Calories In Rice
The starch in rice can be converted to digestion-resistant forms by simply changing the cooking method, scientists say.
Sequencing DNA With Graphene
High speed, label-free DNA sequencing could soon be possible with the help of graphene.
Tohoku Earthquake Released 7,000 Tons Of Greenhouse Gases
Actual measurements of halocarbon emissions suggest that government reports have underestimated the levels of gases released by the 2011 earthquake.
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.
