IN THE LAB
Pinot Noir Grapes Owe A Debt To Ancient Viruses
Viruses have shaped the evolution of Pinot Noir grapes, scientists say.
Ocean Primed For More El Niño
A study of 60 years of coral records reveals that the oceans are getting warmer, potentially altering the patterns of rainfall and drought.
Making Bone Marrow Transplants Safer
A drug already approved for rheumatoid arthritis could also help prevent graft-versus-host disease in bone marrow transplant recipients.
Changing Magnetic States
Scientists have demonstrated a new type of spin gas-liquid transition in quantum magnets.
Putting The Brakes On DNA Replication
Modifying histone by adding a single molecule of ubiquitin can help to slow down DNA replication and prevent errors during times of cellular stress.
Expect Drastic Increase In Dengue Driven By Climate Change
Researchers predict that rising temperatures will have a "devastating" impact on Asia-Pacific countries struggling with dengue.
Melting From The Outside In
A mathematical model of melting shows that changing from a solid to a liquid state is much more complicated than previously thought.
Amphibious Ichthyosaur Fills Evolutionary Gap
The discovery of an amphibious ichthyosaur sheds light on how dinosaurs made the transition from the seas to the land.
A Greasy Way To Take Better Protein Snapshots
Scientists in Japan have come up with a greasy method to study the 3D structure of molecules that are difficult to crystallize.
