IN THE LAB
Too Much Fertilizer Could Encourage The Growth Of Harmful Fungi
A study of the rhizophere of sugarcane has shown that high doses of nitrogen fertilizer could upset the balance between harmful and helpful fungi in the soil.
Delivering mRNA To Treat Neurological Diseases
By protecting the mRNA in a nanopolymer, scientists have opened up the possibility of using mRNA for gene therapy.
Superhydrophobic Paint For Self-Cleaning Surfaces
A paint that strongly repels water and yet remains mechanically strong could be used to create the next generation of self-cleaning surfaces.
Flexible Hybrid Films For Longer Lasting Displays
Scientists have developed hybrid films that could be used to make flexible touch screens on electronic devices.
News Media Determines Whether You Share & Care
The popularity of conservation topics on social media is largely determined by news sites, study shows.
When Traditional Medicine Meets Systems Biology
Comparing the chemical structures of compounds from traditional oriental medicine with metabolites could help identify promising new drugs, scientists say.
Six New Gene Loci Linked To Leprosy
A genome wide association study has identified six new genes linked to susceptibility to leprosy.
miRNA’s Two-Pronged Approach To Killing Cancer Cells
By using a multi-target miRNA, researchers have enhanced the therapeutic effect of existing anti-cancer drugs.
Eating Your Way To Long Life & Many Kids
A study in mice has shown that it is possible to optimize diet for both long life and fertility.
