IN THE LAB
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.
Complex Jujube Genome Successfully Sequenced
The sequencing of the jujube genome could lead to a better understanding of the genetic basis of its resistance to high salinity, drought and alkaline conditions.
Fruit Fly Lights Up Brain Wiring
A study in flies shows that alternative splicing could be one explanation for the complexity of the brain.
Four Fruit Flies One And The Same
Recognizing that four pests are actually a single species could lead to better international cooperation, quarantine measures, and ultimately, food security.
Tiny, Rare Frogs Breed In Bamboo
Scientists have uncovered an unusual reproductive strategy in frogs: laying their eggs inside live bamboo plants.
Arrested Development Because Of Sedimentation
Australian researchers have found that suspended sedimentation in coastal environments prolongs the development of local fish larvae.
