IN THE LAB
Growing Brain Tissue In 3D
The ability to culture neural cells in 3D brings us one step closer to growing functional brain tissue in the lab.
Where Do Medical Journalists Find Their Sources?
Direct contact with patients and doctors is favored over press releases from pharmaceutical companies, a survey of journalists reveals.
Blind Beetles Show Signs Of Sight
Blind subterranean beetles that nonetheless have opsin genes could tell us more about regressive evolution.
Largest Known Muntjac Deer Found In China
The newly discovered Euprox grandis has a skull twice the length of other muntjac deer.
Chinese Public Largely In Favor Of Tiger Trade Ban
Chinese citizens feel that tigers belong in the wild and are supportive of a ban on tiger trade, survey shows.
Is Glass A True Solid?
New evidence using an information theory approach suggests that glass is a true solid.
Snails Use Insulin In Chemical Warfare Against Fish
Slow moving marine snails use insulin as a fast acting drug against the nervous system of their fish prey, scientists say.
Unboiling Eggs: Cracking The Protein Folding Problem
The ability to re-fold proteins thousands of times faster than before could lead to cheaper antibody-based drugs.
Could Beer Be Good For Your Brain?
Xanthohumol, a compound found in beer hops, has been shown to have a protective effect in a rat neural cell line.
