IN THE LAB
Calling The Shots: The Brain’s Decision-Making Structure
The brain is organized like a corporation: with top executives, middle managers and rank-and-file.
Unique Cholesterol-AMD Link In East Asians
The discovery that cholesterol ester transfer protein is linked to age-related macular degeneration in East Asians could open up new avenues of treatment.
Stress Cost Of A New Baby = US$85,000
Diapers and milk powder aside, a new baby can cost mothers US$85,000 in terms of time stress, study calculates.
Not Junk: lncRNA Linked To Anxiety In Mice
The long non-coding RNA Gomafu has been linked to anxiety-like behaviors and could help the brain respond to environmental changes.
This Is What A Chemical Bond Looks Like
Scientists have successfully visualized the formation of a chemical bond in real time.
Extracting Lithium From Coal
Researchers have proposed extracting lithium from coal ash to meet the growing worldwide demand for rechargeable batteries.
Making Organic Lasers A Possibility
Researchers are now one step closer to the Holy Grail of organic lasers, thanks to a method that significantly reduces efficiency losses.
The Surprisingly Mild Environment Around A Supermassive Black Hole
Despite the harsh X-rays and UV photons, organic molecules have been found surrounding the supermassive black hole in the spiral galaxy M77.
Controlling Gene Expression With Light
Scientists can now control the expression of multiple genes simply by using light.
