IN THE LAB
Leptin Links Obesity To High Blood Pressure
A study in mice has revealed that the appetite regulating hormone leptin is necessary for obesity-induced high blood pressure.
How To Make Zebrafish Switch Sex
Scientists have found that the number of primordial germ cells regulates the gonadal switch in zebrafish.
Optogenetics Reveals Memory Formation Clues
Understanding the formation of fearful memories could lead to better treatments for conditions such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
An Alternative Way To Knock-In Genes
Exploiting an alternative repair mechanism, researchers have developed a gene editing technique that can be used in vivo.
Precise Control Over Nanoparticle Cluster Formation
The ability to control the size and composition of nanoparticle clusters paves the way for their manufacture and application.
The Cancer-Like Metabolism Of The Retina
Like cancer cells, the retina produces energy using pyruvate rather than lactic acid as in most normal cells.
Singaporeans Aware Of Nanotech But Wary Of Side Effects
More knowledge about a new technology can also increase concerns about the potential risks, survey shows.
Reducing Diabetes Risk With Anti-Ulcer Drug
A commonly used anti-ulcer drug could help prevent the development of diabetes caused by high-fat diets.
MAGIC Captures Lightning From A Supermassive Black Hole
Researchers from the MAGIC collaboration have documented an extreme, rare event: a lightning burst of gamma rays from a supermassive black hole.
