IN THE LAB
Which Tissues Drive Food Allergies?
Intestinal immune tissues, but not systemic tissue, play critical roles in establishment of the enteropathy, study says.
How Cells Change Their Fate
A systems biology approach has identified the key regulators of cell fate determination in heart cells.
Snail Venom: A Sting In The Tail Of Cancer & Addiction
Cone snail toxins which selectively activate a specific nicotinic acetylcholine receptor could potentially treat lung cancer and nicotine addiction.
Xinjiang’s Diverse Seed Beetles
Researchers have discovered 19 different species of seed beetle in Xinjiang, China, including four that were not previously associated with the region.
Capturing CTCs With A Nanotech “Espresso Machine”
By raising and lowering the temperature, researchers have made the isolation of circulating tumor cells more efficient.
A Quantum Leap For Hard Drives
The ability to store information for as long as six hours could change the approach to developing quantum communication systems.
“Selfish” Gut Bacteria Steal From Yeast
Feeding the beneficial gut bacteria Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron could help alleviate inflammatory bowel disease.
The Two Stages Of Brain Recovery
The recovery of motor function after brain damage involves different parts of the brain at different stages, scientists say.
Distinguishing Between Active And Latent TB
A panel of cytokines and chemokines could act as a marker that accurately distinguishes active from latent TB infections.
