IN THE LAB
Two-In-One Cancer Biomarker
A biomarker which can also deliver drugs could open new doors in cancer therapeutics.
‘Good Fat’ Could Help Manage Diabetes
Activating brown fat cells could help Type 2 diabetics manage their condition by increasing the number of glucose transporters.
Moving From Panic To Avoidance
Brain activity in a region known as the habenula is required for learning to avoid threatening situations in zebrafish.
Durable, Lightweight Electronics Made From Paper
Printable, paper-based electronics could help make diagnostic tests cheaper and more accessible.
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.
