IN THE LAB
Autoimmunity Linked To Unstable Proteins
HLA alleles that encode for more unstable proteins are associated with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease.
Can Conservation Genomics Bring Birds Back From The Brink?
The genetic profile of the almost-extinct Crested Ibis could aid conservation efforts for other species.
How Cotton Fiber Growth Is Regulated
Silencing of the gene GhHOX3 dramatically reduces cotton fiber length, whereas its overexpression leads to longer fibers.
Old Diabetes Drug Takes On New Target
Scientists have found that the drug metformin can indirectly boost existing TB therapy while avoiding drug resistance.
Engineering Cyanobacteria For Higher Yields
Scientists have engineered a cyanobacteria mutant that can produce higher amounts of glucosylglycerol.
Reclusive Cockroach Species Found In China
Scientists have discovered two new representatives of the poorly understood Panesthia genus of wood-eating cockroaches in China.
The Birth Of Little Twin Stars
High resolution observations and supercomputer modeling have allowed astronomers to understand the formation of binary stars.
Studying Surface Tension With Kitchen Sink Science
A study on loops and soap film generates further questions on topics from vertebrate gut formation to materials science.
Kangaroos Eating Lizards Out Of House & Home
While they may be cute and cuddly, kangaroos are also a threat to many of Australia's vulnerable reptile species.
