IN THE LAB
How A Single Hormone Plays Two Roles
The trick to performing the two different functions of season sensing or metabolic regulation is glycosylation, researchers say.
Lab-On-A-Brain: A Mini Lab On A Mouse’s Head
Microfluidics technology has given researchers the ability to observe the brain in vivo over as long as 53 days.
Four New Dragon Millipedes Found In China
Researchers from the South China Agricultural University have discovered four new species of dragon millipedes, including two cave-dwelling ones.
Keeping The Brain Stable While Learning
A mathematical model has helped scientists resolve a decades-old paradox of how the brain remains stable while learning new information.
How Working Memory Works
Scientists at the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences have pinpointed the brain region involved in working memory in mice.
STD Vaccine Developed For Koala Bears
A Chlamydia vaccine for koala bears has been shown to be both safe and effective, potentially enhancing conservation efforts.
Tight Spaces Make Liquid Crystals Helical
The ability to create helical liquid crystal nanostructures could spur new growth in liquid crystal-related industries such as LCD screens.
Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated
A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.
Smart Grids: An R&D Opportunity For China
Researchers suggest that integrating renewable energy into China's smart grid is a better alternative to centralized long-distance power transmission.
