IN THE LAB
Supernovae Confirmed As Major Lithium Producers
The lithium in our smart phones may have come from the explosion of novae.
Potent Dengue Neutralizing Antibody Found
An unusual antibody that can bind across three DENV-3 surface proteins could help treat dengue infections.
An Alternative Path To Restore Sight
The visual processing system is more adaptable than previously thought, and an MRI study may have identified the region of the brain responsible.
TLR9: Two Rings To Bind Them?
The structure of TLR9 could lead to the design of new drugs targeting this important immune receptor.
Spheres Are Not The Only Shape
The ability to form non-spherical particles could have many useful applications in food processing, cosmetics and drug delivery.
Does CRISPR-Cas9 Have Off-Target Effects?
A genome-wide profiling method shows that CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing has off-target effects at a frequency of less than 0.1 percent.
Enhancers Take The Lead
A study from the FANTOM5 consortium has revealed that distant enhancers are the first responders in the chain of gene expression.
Taking 3D Imaging In Vivo
A new technique allows researchers to visually track the development of small organisms in 3D.
The Wound Healing Tug-Of-War
Tension is not always bad. Scientists have now shown that it is a necessary part of wound healing, especially where the underlying ECM has been damaged.
