IN THE LAB
Female Sea Urchins Hedge Their Bets In Mating Game
Female sea urchins that have many mates also have higher offspring survival rates.
The Pathways Of Pain
A study in flies has identified two mutually-interdependent proteins involved in regulating pain responses.
Kisspeptins Linked To Male Brains & Female Fertility
Previously known to regulate female fertility, kisspeptin has now been shown to be involved in molding male brains.
Dissecting The Aftermath Of A Supernova
Two studies from the University of Western Australia shed light on what happens after a supernova explodes.
Adaptability, The Achilles Heel Of Gut Bacteria
The ability to switch between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments could also be the downfall of gut bacteria.
How DNA Damage Leads To Cancer
Scientists have identified the protein Rad54B as a key regulator of genomic stability, making it a potential target for cancer therapy.
Predicting The Ability Of Cancer Cells To Spread
By monitoring the epithelial-mesenchymal transition, researchers are able to predict how aggressively a cancer will spread.
How Slime Mold Move Long Distances
A study of how slime molds sense direction could lead to a better understanding of wound healing and immune cell migration in humans.
Genome Of Anti-Cancer Fungus Sequenced
Known to be rich in anti-tumor terpenes, the Antrodia cinnamomea fungus has had its genome sequenced.
