IN THE LAB
Fending Off Dengue With Insecticide-Treated Uniforms
Insecticide-treated uniforms could be a cost-effective way of keeping dengue at bay, scientists say.
How Fishes Had Sex For The First Time
The fossilzed claspers of armored fish are the most primitive vertebrate sexual organs described to date.
Graphene Nanoflakes Make Reactions Quicker
Graphene nanoflakes have been shown to increase the speed of catalytic reactions by stabilizing the intermediate transition state.
Simple & Versatile 3D Graphene Manufacturing
Japanese researchers have created a simple and versatile way to build the three-dimensional materials of the future using graphene.
Common Cytomegalovirus Linked To Autoimmunity
Scientists have uncovered a link between the common cytomegalovirus infection and autoimmune disease.
The Oldest Poo In Japan
Fossilized poo suggests that the marine ecosystem in northeastern Japan had recovered from the Paleozoic-Mesozoic extinction by the Early Triassic.
Towards Personalized Diabetes Treatment
Scientists say that a genetically-determined subset of type 2 diabetes patients could benefit from yohimbine treatment.
Growing Pains: Blocking IGF-1 Reduces Pain In Mice
Scientists have found that inhibiting the actions of a hormone known as insulin-like growth factor 1 lessens pain perception in mice.
Beyond LEDs: Brighter & More Efficient
Japanese scientists have used carbon nanotubes to develop a new light source that is hundred times more energy-efficient than LEDs.
